Kuhli Loach - Pygmy Tiger 5-6cm

Kuhli Loach – Pygmy Tiger (Pangio sp.)

The Pygmy Tiger Kuhli Loach is a small, peaceful bottom-dwelling fish admired for its slender body and attractive tiger-like banding. Smaller than the common Kuhli Loach, this fascinating species is perfect for nano community aquariums and spends much of its time exploring the substrate, leaf litter, and hiding places.

These social loaches thrive in groups of six or more and are most active during the evening. Their gentle nature makes them excellent companions for shrimp, rasboras, tetras, and other peaceful nano fish. A well-planted aquarium with soft sand, driftwood, caves, and plenty of hiding spots will help them feel secure and encourage natural behaviour.

Features

• Rare and attractive pygmy Kuhli loach
• Beautiful tiger-like striped pattern
• Peaceful and ideal for community aquariums
• Excellent bottom-dwelling scavenger
• Best kept in groups of 6 or more
• Suitable for planted and aquascaped aquariums

Care Information

• Scientific Name: Pangio sp.
• Common Name: Pygmy Tiger Kuhli Loach
• Origin: Southeast Asia
• Adult Size: 4–6 cm
• Temperament: Peaceful
• Care Level: Easy to Moderate
• Minimum Tank Size: 40 Litres
• Temperature: 24–28°C
• pH: 6.0–7.5
• Diet: Omnivore – sinking pellets, wafers, frozen bloodworms, brine shrimp, daphnia, and live foods

Tank Mates

Compatible with:

• Tetras
• Rasboras
• Corydoras
• Otocinclus
• Dwarf Gouramis
• Shrimp (larger shrimp are generally safe)
• Other peaceful community fish

Note

Pygmy Tiger Kuhli Loaches are sensitive to poor water quality and newly established aquariums. They do best in mature, well-cycled tanks with soft substrate and plenty of hiding places to reduce stress and display their natural behaviour.