kuhli inquiry

[mr white]

I own 4 kuhli loaches, and I have a few questions about them, as I've read varied reports. I have black kuhlis, btw.
1) can they live at high temperatures (80-86) permanently?
2) is a gravel they can bury in necessary?
3) do they only grow to 4 inches, at the biggest?
4) what is the minimum tank size?
5) are they hardy?

thanks for anyone's help!

ps: does anyone know a good fish for cycling a 5 gallon tank? thanks again!

[Graeme Robson]

1) No
2) Yes
3) No (3 inches)
4) 20Gallon
5) No

ps: (no fish for cycling)

[gulogulo]

I agree with Graeme on all except 5. They are hardy if you make it past the first couple of weeks. I try to let all Pangios (kuhlis) recover from shipping at the lfs for at least a week and then a 2 week quarantine.

feeder guppies are always good for cycling (and cheap).

[mr white]

what do you mean the first two weeks? as in, the first two weeks you bring them home or the first two weeks of a new tank? I doubt and hope it's not, the last one.
how many kuhlis could I fit in a 20 gallon? (young and full grown)
thanks for the replies!!

[Total Package]

I've always found that if a loach makes it past the first week or two (after you bought it), it'll live a good long time.

[mr white]

I've only ever had one die on me, the acclimatization was too much for him.Now I have four, and they're all extremely happy.