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The kuhlis all max out at 2 inches, but my tank is 2 feet long

 

My kuhlis are three inches long and are about 1/2 inch tall (thick)...

I think the ones you have may be juvies.

 

The kuhlis all max out at 2 inches, but my tank is 2 feet long

I have Kuhlis that are 3-4 inches long... they are in my 29 gallon tank. Like others have said, I wouldn't put them in a 15 gallon since they like groups of 5 or more.

Of course, even though they are long - bioload is smaller than other 3-4 inch fish...

 

The kuhlis all max out at 2 inches, but my tank is 2 feet long

In the correct conditions Kuhlis will max out at 3- 4 inches depending on the type. Even with a foot print that size the Kuhlis will eventually need more room for a school of the appropriate size.
Here's some more information.



Carol

 

I am very confused, while taking a look at this forums profiles they clearly state that the minimum is 10 gallons.
https://www.fishlore.com/aquariummagazine/sept07/kuhliloach.htm

All state that a tank around my size is perfect

 

there are not that many fish that should go in a 10g. they could....but doesn't mean they should. its about quality of life.....

-j

 

Others state a minimum is 2 by 1 by 1. Is this ideal

 

The fishLore profile is incorrect and has been sent to Mike for editing.
This one doesn't mention a tank size gallon wise.

This one doesn't say gallons either . It says 60cmx30cm or larger.

I think the consensus is that kuhlis need a tank larger than 10 or 15 gallons.

Others state a minimum is 2 by 1 by 1. Is this ideal

2? by 1? by1?
What terms of measurement are you using?

The FishLore profile has been updated.
Carol

 

Feet, all say the minimum length and height, all of those are factors that can be out not a 15 gallon

 

Feet, all say the minimum length and height, all of those are factors that can be out not a 15 gallon

is it bad that I have no idea what you just said lol

 

You could add EspeI Rasboras, they look very similar to Harlequin Rasboras but are different. More colorful than the Harlequins, IMO.

They're already on the list, EspeI rasboras are also known as Lamb chop rasboras (Trigonostigma espei).

 

My kuhlis are fine in the 15 gallon. I was advised that they would do great in there

I was advised by members of this board, that they the footprint of at least a 29gal tank, because of their adult size, activity level, and recommended school size. Otherwise I'd have some in my 20H lol.

 

I feel like "ideal" is a tricky question.
When nursing a half dead weather loach back to health; I kept him in a bare bottom 2.5G, which was "ideal" because it kept him from moving around too much (his spine was exposed from what appeared to be a HEINOUS case of tail rot, and every time he swam around too much, it would get worse). But it would have killed him if I had kept him there too long

Now, 2 years later, he is enormous, and super fat (like, the size of a quarter). He's living in a 37 with gravel, but even I can see that this is far too small for him. He doesn't need the space for "bio load", or for school size. He needs it because he's an active fish, and needs more space to swim around.

He'll be upgraded to a 75 with sand, but while that may be functional, even a 4' tank won't be "ideal". Ideal would be a large lake or deep pond with mud. Hopefully, I can eventually get him to a 5' or 6' tank, but again, while this is better, it's still not ideal.

My point is that if I didn't know what a happy fish of the species looked like, I wouldn't know that he was unhappy in the 37. I would just think he was a fat lazy fish. While your khulis may appear to be happy in the 15, if you look at videos of tanks where they are kept with more adequate swimming space (I believe Jaysee has some on his blog), you'll see that the behavior is probably different from your fish.

The other thing to remember is that if this list is intended for new, inexperienced fish keepers, it should be compiled with a buffer in mind. Not "this fish COULD be kept in a tank of this size, so I'll add it to the list", but rather "This fish would be a good fit for a tank of this size, and could be healthy and happy in a tank of this size for the entire life of the fish, not only while it is a juvenile".

All of this is JMO; I certainly can't claim to speak for everyone.

 

I am using the measurements in feet, so would a 1 foot by 1 foot by 1 foot, be okay? Becasue these are the measurements to a 15 gallon and I have no idea to as why they would recommend them for my tank if it isn't the best choice

Also, mine ad very happy, active and eat a bunch. Those fat little piggies, lol. So I think that they would do absolutely fine in a 15 gallon. But I would want to know your opinions

 

I am using the measurements in feet, so would a 1 foot by 1 foot by 1 foot, be okay? Becasue these are the measurements to a 15 gallon and I have no idea to as why they would recommend them for my tank if it isn't the best choice

Also, mine ad very happy, active and eat a bunch. Those fat little piggies, lol. So I think that they would do absolutely fine in a 15 gallon. But I would want to know your opinions

1ft x 1ft x 1ft = 7.6 gallons

I really don't feel a 15 g tank is large enough.
Here is a very old not very good video of my Kuhlis playing in bubbles
in a 55 gallon tank

I'm not saying they need a 55 gallon tank just with more space and more loaches you get more activity.
Carol

 

Sorry, I meant 2 feet by 1 foot by 1 foot Also my kuhlis a just as active as that, I'm guessing that 15 is fine

 

Sorry, I meant 2 feet by 1 foot by 1 foot Also my kuhlis a just as active as that, I'm guessing that 15 is fine

Their your fish and you will keep them as you will and that's fine.
I still wouldn't recommend them to anyone for a 15 g tank. When setting up for fish their needs as far as groups and adult size need to be taken into consideration.
Carol