{"product_id":"silver-loach","title":"Silver Loach","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ZLzG0d ncoeY E8xBUb\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\" data-animation-nesting=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"aria-level=CTzeYb_1d\/fLk2Md\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAAIGRAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTank Setup \u0026amp; \"True\" Substrate Requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[[2,[null,null,1,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,[351768,null,0]],[],null,1]]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"XSq4R KI3fJ\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAAIGxAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAAIGxAC\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\" aria-owns=\"action-menu-parent-container\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eSubstrate (Strict Requirement):\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Unlike standard kuhlis which might tolerate smooth gravel, \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003efine sand is mandatory\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e for Silver Loaches. They do not just hide under rocks; they literally dive under the sand and spend hours fully submerged like earthworms. They also feed by sifting mouthfuls of sand directly through their gills to filter out micro-crustaceans. Coarse grains will cut their gills and sensitive barbels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAAIGxAC\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\" aria-owns=\"action-menu-parent-container\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e Because \u003cem class=\"zhvwWe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003ePangio anguillaris\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e is incredibly thin and noodle-like (even more so than standard kuhlis), they are notorious for swimming up filter intake tubes or squeezing into tiny gaps in internal filters. \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eCover all filter intakes\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e with a pre-filter sponge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\" aria-owns=\"action-menu-parent-container\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAAIGxAC\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\" aria-owns=\"action-menu-parent-container\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eTight Lid:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e They are highly active, serpentine swimmers and can easily escape through the smallest gap in your aquarium lid.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ZLzG0d ncoeY E8xBUb\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\" data-animation-nesting=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"aria-level=CTzeYb_3k\/fLk2Md\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAAIJBAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Parameters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[[2,[null,null,1,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,[351768,null,0]],[],null,1]]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"XSq4R KI3fJ\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAAIJRAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAAIJRAC\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e 74°F – 82°F (23°C – 28°C)\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAAIJRAD\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003epH:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.5 – 7.0 (They prefer slightly more acidic, soft water than standard kuhlis and are more sensitive to high pH)\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAAIJRAE\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\" aria-owns=\"action-menu-parent-container\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eMaturity:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Do not add them to a newly cycled tank. They require a well-matured aquarium with established biofilm and microfauna.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ZLzG0d ncoeY E8xBUb\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\" data-animation-nesting=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"aria-level=CTzeYb_4b\/fLk2Md\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAAIKRAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtreme Social Behavior\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[[2,[null,null,1,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,[351768,null,0]],[],null,1]]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"XSq4R KI3fJ\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAAIKhAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAAIKhAC\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\" aria-owns=\"action-menu-parent-container\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eGroup Size:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard guides suggest keeping 5 or 6 kuhlis. For true Silver Loaches, they are exceptionally social and aggregate in massive numbers in the wild. To see them active and not stressed, \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003ekeep a group of at least 10 to 15 individuals\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e if your tank size allows. They love to pack themselves tightly into the exact same crevice or \"loach pile\".\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ZLzG0d ncoeY E8xBUb\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\" data-animation-nesting=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"aria-level=CTzeYb_4u\/fLk2Md\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAAILBAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet \u0026amp; Feeding Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[[2,[null,null,1,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,[351768,null,0]],[],null,1]]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"XSq4R KI3fJ\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAAILRAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAAILRAC\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eFood Size:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Because their mouths and bodies are so small, they require smaller food particles than standard loaches.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAAILRAD\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\" aria-owns=\"action-menu-parent-container\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003ePreferred Foods:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Sinking micro-pellets, crushed wafers, baby brine shrimp, daphnia, and chopped frozen bloodworms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Fish \u0026 Bird Emporium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67963881062483,"sku":null,"price":11.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1009\/0592\/files\/SilverKuhliLoachAAedited3_1800x1800_0797d690-f4af-4f77-a988-dcd1188afa36.webp?v=1793299919","url":"https:\/\/petcuisine.ca\/products\/silver-loach","provider":"Pet Cuisine \u0026 Accessories","version":"1.0","type":"link"}