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Pangio lidi

Pangio lidi

Also known as lidi kuhli loach, lidi loach, slender kuhli loach, worm loach, lidi

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A very slender, worm-like loach from Bornean blackwater habitats, plain brownish to yellowish with no bold bands. It is kept by enthusiasts of small peat-swamp fishes for its shy, burrowing behaviour in soft sand and leaf litter.

Care at a glance

Care level

Moderate

Temperament

Peaceful

Adult size

4 cm

Temperature

22 to 28 °C

pH

4.5 to 6.8

Smallest tank

40 litres

Keep as

Group of 6 or more

Diet

Omnivore: small sinking pellets, bloodworm, daphnia, brine shrimp and microworms

Swims

Bottom of the tank

Lifespan

5 to 10 years

Water

Freshwater

Wild range

Borneo (Indonesia: Kalimantan)

Breeding

Thought to scatter eggs among plants or roots in soft, acidic water, but captive breeding is rarely reported and mostly accidental in mature tanks.

Good to know

Tiny and slim enough to escape through small gaps and filter intakes, so cover the tank and protect inlets. Easily confused with other plain Pangio species in the trade.