Black Kuhli Loach Acanthophthalmus javanicus

Common Name Black Kuhli Loach

Scientific Name Acanthophthalmus javanicus

Family Cobitidae

Community General

Class Loach

Temperature 78 ºF

Swimming Range Bottom

Adult Length 3 1/2-4 inches

Feeding Habits Small live foods such as fry, brine shrimp, blood worms, glass worms and tubifex worms. Frozen blood worms, glass worms, brine shrimp, beef heart and plankton. Kuhli's are a night scavenger, so feed in the evening.

Compatibility Peaceful with all fish, but may be eaten by larger fish.

Habitat Thailand-Borneo: Densely decorate with live plants, rocks and driftwood.

Breeding There are no distinguishable difference between male and female. During spawning bright green eggs are released.

Additional Comments These loaches hide for long periods of time, making their owners believe they have perished. When in fact they are only coming out when the lights are out to forage for food.