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Scientific Name: Pangio shelfordii (Popta, 1903)
Common name: Borneo Loach, Shelford's Loach, Spotted Eel Loach, Spotted
Kuhli Loach.
Synonyms: Acanthophthalmus shelfordi, Acanthophthalmus muraeniformis.
Distribution: Southern Malay Peninsula and Indonesia.
Sexual Dimorphism: Females probably noticeably plumper when loaded with eggs like other Pangio species.
Maximum size: 3 inches (8cm)
Similar to: Pangio piperata but can be distinguished from P. piperata by its larger size.
Care: All kuhlis need well-established aquaria and should not be considered for newly set up tanks.
This is one of the cool water kuhlis and will begin to experience discomfort at temperatures above 79°F (26°C). This fish likes a soft substrate with lots of hiding places and plants. Best kept in groups, the larger the better. Three fish is the absolute minimum that should be kept together.
Feeding: Easily fed. Accepts good quality flake, sinking pellets, thawed frozen Bloodworm, Mysis Shrimp, Brine Shrimp, etc.
Water parameters: pH: 6.0-5.5. Hardness: Soft
Temperature: 72-77F (22-25°C)
Breeding: Not bred in aquaria.
Notes: This kuhli has a unique color pattern of irregular brown blotches along the midline of the fish, sometimes forming a lateral stripe. Its back is finely mottled sometimes with a row of dark saddles over a pinkish background. There is a vertical black blotch at the base of the tail and the fins tend to be a mottled tan.
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With regards to P. shelfordii, there seem to be many regional colour variants. We have some in-store, which I believe Graeme has at home now (if I remember rightly), and these have no pattern, just a purpley/greeny sheen. I posted pics a while back - might have even been on the old forum - and one of the Asian loach boffins said they were a Thailand variant. Should these be included on this profile?
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With regards to P. shelfordii, there seem to be many regional colour variants. We have some in-store, which I believe Graeme has at home now (if I remember rightly), and these have no pattern, just a purpley/greeny sheen. I posted pics a while back - might have even been on the old forum - and one of the Asian loach boffins said they were a Thailand variant. Should these be included on this profile?
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