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Eel Loach

Pangio anguillaris

Key facts

  • Temperature24–28 °C
  • pH6–7
  • Minimum tank60 l
  • Adult size10 cm
  • Difficulty★★☆☆☆
  • Lives in a groupof 5 or more
  • TemperamentPeaceful
  • WaterFresh

Full profile

Family
Cobitidae
Origin
Southeast Asia
Size
10 cm
Temperature
24 – 28°C
pH
6.0 – 7.0
GH
2 – 10 °dGH
Difficulty
★★☆☆☆
Water type
tropical freshwater
Swimming level
lower
Behavior
Pacific
Minimum number of individuals
5
Minimum aquarium size
60 L
Diet
omnivore
Reproduction
oviparous

Notes: A uniformly brown Pangio with a very elongated body. Nocturnal; requires fine sand and hiding places.

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