Choosing Kuhli Loach Tank Mates
Good Kuhli Loach tank mates share the same temperature and pH window, will not be eaten by (or eat) the Kuhli Loach, and do not compete for the same swimming zone or feeding time. Each pair guide below scores those factors from 0 to 100 and gives the minimum tank size for keeping both species together.
Start with the highest-scoring pairs; anything under 45 is listed so you know what to avoid, not as a recommendation.
Care baseline
Eel-like bottom dwellers that are peaceful with all non-aggressive fish. Nocturnal and reclusive; need caves and soft substrate.
| Temperature | 73–82°F |
| pH | 5.5–7.0 |
| Adult size | 3.5 in |
| Minimum group | 3 |