coffeebean

i have two kuhli loaches in a 10 gallon tank that has sand. i want to move them to my 25 tall and get two more. it has small gravel substrate, shown in this picture.



will they be ok in that?



and another question, can these loaches be kept with a community betta?

heartsongsinger

I have two in a 5 gallon with gravel substrate and they do fine

coffeebean

anyone else?

aquarist48

I would think they'd be fine CoffeeBean. Unless they really like or need to burrow.

coffeebean

thanks i read that their bodies are really sensitive to the substrate. i moved them on over...good lord, they are hard to net, and bought two more friends for them today

Bad Wolf

they do great with bettas, they eat all the scraps. i have some in my community tank and my fry tank.

Bad Wolf

oh and i have normal sized gravel, they do fine, but just remember these fish have no defense against a predator.

Nick G

I wouldn't keep kuhli loaches with bettas if I were you. The kuhli's wouldn't be able to defend themselves if the betta decided to attack them.

Bad Wolf

well in a way you are right, it also depends on the attitude of the betta, and kuhlis are great hiders, but they are quite blind.

coffeebean

thanks! they are super happy in that tank. adding two more was a great idea, they are way more active now