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.. For khulie loaches.. Can they really get that big? When I saw coolies at my lfs they were about 5 or 7 cm...

What would be the min tank size for about 3 or 4?

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Last edited by dude_dude at 06-Jul-2005 00:04

I've seen several that were about 4" (10cm) long standard length, so I do believe they can get a bit bigger than that.

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Hmm, okay thanks .. Thats sounded like quite alot, but when i see how long it is on a ruler, it isnt long at all! Thats like only as big as the "FishProfiles.com" banner at the top of the page he If only I wasnt so lazy before.. meh.

What would be the min tank for about 4 of them?

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I'm not sure of actual minimum tank size, but I'd reckon it wouldn't be as much as say a normal 5" fish, as they take up little to next to no room...that said, I have 5 of them in my 20 gallon...

Keep in mind, they tend to like to play at night or in the dark...they will like something to hide in or under (driftwood knots, or I've found some awesome African Root that they seem to love), and they aren't a fish to be kept all by their lonesome...so get a few of them 4+ like corries the more the merrier

That said I need to go and get a few more

heidi

"I've got a great ambition to die of exhaustion rather than boredom." Thomas Carlyle

4 in a 10g works. Give lots of hiding places, like PVC caves. The more dark spots they feel comfy in, the more likely they are to venture out and explore during the day. 75-86F in that profile is too high. 75F is max temp for these fish if you ant them happy (not spazzing out from higher metabolic rate or possibly lower oxygen): http://www.loaches.com/species_pages/kloach.html

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Yes, they do get that big, but take years. I had a big fat guy who was a little over 5 inches, but they dont use up much space. You could put 5 of those in a 10 gal if u liked. Make sure you have enuff hiding places tho.