🐟 Golden Kuhli Loach (Pangio kuhlii var. gold) – Peaceful Bottom-Dwelling Scavenger

The Golden Kuhli Loach is a beautiful color variant of the classic Kuhli Loach (Pangio kuhlii), featuring a vibrant yellow-gold body and the same fascinating, eel-like shape that aquarists love. Peaceful, hardy, and full of personality, this loach is perfect for planted or community aquariums.

Golden Kuhli Loaches are active bottom-dwellers that help keep tanks clean by scavenging for leftover food and debris. They’re most active at night but quickly become visible and social once comfortable, often curling together in groups beneath driftwood or plants.

🌟 Key Features

✨ Brilliant Golden Color – Eye-catching variant with soft yellow-gold sheen
🐍 Eel-Like Movement – Graceful, snake-like swimming pattern
🌿 Peaceful & Community Safe – Great with shrimp, snails, and small fish
💧 Bottom Feeder & Scavenger – Helps maintain a clean substrate
🪵 Social Behavior – Best kept in small groups for natural activity

⚙️ Care Guide

• Scientific Name: Pangio kuhlii var. gold
• Common Name: Golden Kuhli Loach
• Origin: Southeast Asia
• Temperament: Peaceful
• Adult Size: 3–4 inches
• Diet: Omnivore – sinking wafers, frozen bloodworms, brine shrimp, and leftovers
• Tank Size: 20+ gallons
• Water Temperature: 74–82°F
• pH Range: 6.0–7.5
• Lifespan: 8–10 years

💡 Tank Setup Tips

• Use soft sand substrate to allow safe burrowing.
• Provide hiding spots with rocks, driftwood, or dense plants.
• Keep in groups of 4–6 for comfort and activity.
• Maintain gentle filtration and clean, oxygenated water.
• Compatible with peaceful tankmates such as Corydoras, Tetras, Rasboras, and Shrimp.

❓ FAQ

Q: Are Golden Kuhli Loaches nocturnal?
A: Yes—most active at night, but they’ll explore during the day once comfortable.

Q: Do they eat algae?
A: Not primarily—they scavenge leftover food and meaty bits, not algae.

Q: Can I keep them with shrimp or snails?
A: Yes, they’re peaceful and won’t bother invertebrates.

Q: What’s the best substrate?
A: Fine sand or smooth gravel to protect their delicate bodies during burrowing.

Q: Will they clean the tank?
A: They help by eating leftover food, but should be fed sinking pellets and frozen foods regularly.