@@MattKeepsFish Swim bladder infections kill them, it is a common thing. Also the Kuhlis bladder is believed to act as a makeshift lung. I've read that anatomically their swim bladder has 2 distinct sections. Front and back?
I have a dozen in a 40 breeder. There's a chunk of driftwood in there with a hole in it and they all squeeze in there. Soon as food gets dropped in they pour out like a clown car.
@@MattKeepsFish Sometime when I remember to. Now that I got rid of the rosy minnows I had in there and planted it they don't hide as much anymore. I see them out just before the lights go off squiggling around in the tank, top to bottom and all along the surface
@@MattKeepsFish I think prior they hid alot because I had some rosy minnows in there and found they were beating up the shrimp and the angelfish (only babies at the time). Once I pulled them out and got rid of them the tank is a lot calmer. Watching the loaches yesterday they don't even try to hide anymore. A group of them likes to hang out behind some drift wood in the corner where the filter outflow current is because it washes food back to them and the rest kind of just wriggle into the plants and chill
I have to wait for my 30gal to cycle but I NEEEEED these guys! So cute and fun! It's like having a snake without it being a snake but much more fun to watch!
Mine sure eat snails, I can watch them in the act and see the empty shell remains. They only eat pond snails and small Ramshorn and Malaysian trumpet snails, but they sure eat them.
I got the last 2 black kuhli loaches at my local petco last week and I checked in today and bought all 6 banded ones they got in since and I'm so happy that I have them. And you recommended at least 6 per 10 gallons? My man!!! I really didn't need an excuse to get more but having that good reason handy for explaining to my girlfriend that i bought more fish
I have 5, they are out a lot of the time in my 20 gallon heavily planted tank. At feeding times all are out but there's always a couple playing in the air bubbles from the air stone.
Got 3 young khulis in my 10 gallon (everyone is being moved to a planted 20 gal as soon as its cycled) and for a fish with a reputation for being shy and nocturnal they sure are out and about in plain sight during the day a lot! Theyre not even scared of the huge betta fish and mystery snail roomies. They move around in a pack all the time, following each other nose-to-tail or literally slithering on top of each other
@@MattKeepsFish I think perhaps the change in water makes them want to try to swim 'upstream'. I've kept them on and off since 1967 and they all displayed the behavior at times. You'd think having kept them since 1967 I'd know a lot about them but the data is lacking. I have doubts anyone does.
Yes, this is possible. I think that my next tank will be a hill stream aquarium to observe their stream behaviours alongside other loaches and dwarf crayfish
Thank you very much for this 🗣️ im in aquatic science this year for highschool and we decided on khuli Loaches and this has been the best video ive seen on them no lie 🧏♂️ also i love the editing and the way you talk and give information through the video its perfect and very helpful
I have the same as you but for food I don't agree he eats the snails and when he attacks them he encircles the shell like a real snake then he eats the inside of the shell I have seen them do this several times in my 200 liter tank helps me get rid of snails because I have too many of them
What are some good things to put around my tank for the, to hide under I have a pice of wood and a few aquarium plants but they won’t leave the wood and only stay under it
I like to make a rock pile for them to weave through. Make sure it’s stable though! And bonus if you put it on sand, they can dig out their own caves beneath!
I got 8 them like a week ago but they always hiding. Near some rock,plant and below filter. Only 2-3 of them actualy active out in the aquarium. I keep them with yoyo loaches. Is that hiding behaviour normal? I dont want to stress them out that make them constantly in hiding mode. Should i move my yoyos
Hey, I’ve had them with active fish also, and while some tankmates can be an issue for kuhlis, I’ve found that the most key issue is the amount of lighting and cover. If you want to see them all the time, try building a cave by the side glass that shades them from the light
@@MattKeepsFish I have no details to give. I never intended to even try to breed. I initially bought three random loaches for my 55 gallon planted tank. As far as my loach is being out day and night it’s probably due to the fact that they feel secure. There’s plenty of hiding spaces it’s planted and I have shrimp and community fish and there with them.
@MattKeepsFish A couple more won't hurt😁 Question for you. Have you ever had your loaches breed? I've kept them for 20 years now an never had them breed.
@@onehitterquitter2130 Nope, never. They may breed, but the eggs are likely eaten soon after. I’ve heard that the best thing you can do is plant extremely dense. Essentially, the best way to breed them is to have an aquarium where you’ll never see them!
@MattKeepsFish ok makes sense. I just got started in trying out an all natural aquarium. Hopefully the plants will grow like I want. Mabe I can get them to breed in that tank down the line.
They do have a swim bladder. The internet is full of information and much of it is wrong.
Interesting. They just choose to keep it deflated?
@@MattKeepsFish Swim bladder infections kill them, it is a common thing. Also the Kuhlis bladder is believed to act as a makeshift lung. I've read that anatomically their swim bladder has 2 distinct sections. Front and back?
I have no idea if it inflates or not. For one of the classic aquarium fish there isn't much detailed info. The info is slow to come.
@@worddunlap Indeed. It does help to explain their corydoras-habit of surface breathing though. Thanks for bringing this to light.
I have a dozen in a 40 breeder. There's a chunk of driftwood in there with a hole in it and they all squeeze in there. Soon as food gets dropped in they pour out like a clown car.
Haha! That’s awesome. Worthy of posting?
@@MattKeepsFish Sometime when I remember to. Now that I got rid of the rosy minnows I had in there and planted it they don't hide as much anymore. I see them out just before the lights go off squiggling around in the tank, top to bottom and all along the surface
@@receiving9067 They always did that when they were in Hope’s tank. Less in mine. Hard to understand what makes them tick
@@MattKeepsFish I think prior they hid alot because I had some rosy minnows in there and found they were beating up the shrimp and the angelfish (only babies at the time). Once I pulled them out and got rid of them the tank is a lot calmer. Watching the loaches yesterday they don't even try to hide anymore. A group of them likes to hang out behind some drift wood in the corner where the filter outflow current is because it washes food back to them and the rest kind of just wriggle into the plants and chill
I love seeing their little cuddle puddles!
I have one and I might see it once a month.
I have to wait for my 30gal to cycle but I NEEEEED these guys! So cute and fun! It's like having a snake without it being a snake but much more fun to watch!
I know right! Love em 😊
One of the best videos I've seen about these guys. Thanks :)
My pleasure :)
Best Kuhli video ive seen. Thanks Matt for all the great tips and advice. My loaches now like you a lot :-)
Aww, thanks!
very informative video thankyou
Mine sure eat snails, I can watch them in the act and see the empty shell remains. They only eat pond snails and small Ramshorn and Malaysian trumpet snails, but they sure eat them.
Ahh, maybe that is where all my snails are going!
Same!
They decimated my bladder snails population lol
Great video
I got the last 2 black kuhli loaches at my local petco last week and I checked in today and bought all 6 banded ones they got in since and I'm so happy that I have them. And you recommended at least 6 per 10 gallons? My man!!! I really didn't need an excuse to get more but having that good reason handy for explaining to my girlfriend that i bought more fish
Haha awesome! Just remember to watch the waste levels in your water so that you can keep things stable 🤙🏼
@@MattKeepsFish I check them weekly just to make sure I stay on top of any spikes
@@Hello_Fuckers0 well done, soldier 🫡
I would love to see it sometime if ever you get the chance. It’s been a long while since I’ve last had them
I have 5, they are out a lot of the time in my 20 gallon heavily planted tank. At feeding times all are out but there's always a couple playing in the air bubbles from the air stone.
They love air bubbles! You should see dojo loaches playing in air bubbles 😃
One of my favourite fish. :)
mine are in a 20 gallon with lots of plants and a cave, i never see them until feeding time
Got 3 young khulis in my 10 gallon (everyone is being moved to a planted 20 gal as soon as its cycled) and for a fish with a reputation for being shy and nocturnal they sure are out and about in plain sight during the day a lot! Theyre not even scared of the huge betta fish and mystery snail roomies. They move around in a pack all the time, following each other nose-to-tail or literally slithering on top of each other
Aren’t they great? I’m wondering if their behaviour depends on the water parameters. Doing water changes just seems to energize them!
@@MattKeepsFish I think perhaps the change in water makes them want to try to swim 'upstream'. I've kept them on and off since 1967 and they all displayed the behavior at times. You'd think having kept them since 1967 I'd know a lot about them but the data is lacking. I have doubts anyone does.
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Yes, this is possible. I think that my next tank will be a hill stream aquarium to observe their stream behaviours alongside other loaches and dwarf crayfish
What? 😂😂
cool Lego collection
Thanks!
Thank you very much for this 🗣️ im in aquatic science this year for highschool and we decided on khuli Loaches and this has been the best video ive seen on them no lie 🧏♂️ also i love the editing and the way you talk and give information through the video its perfect and very helpful
Glad you enjoyed it! I hope your semester goes well 😁
I have the same as you but for food I don't agree he eats the snails and when he attacks them he encircles the shell like a real snake then he eats the inside of the shell I have seen them do this several times in my 200 liter tank helps me get rid of snails because I have too many of them
Cool video. My name is also Matt and I keep fish as well. 👍
Nice!
love these fish
Ditto!
What are some good things to put around my tank for the, to hide under I have a pice of wood and a few aquarium plants but they won’t leave the wood and only stay under it
I like to make a rock pile for them to weave through. Make sure it’s stable though! And bonus if you put it on sand, they can dig out their own caves beneath!
Haha, I have about 20 and because of the hudge amount of them they are almost always out in my 55g planted:).
Noice! The more the better
Too cute
I got 8 them like a week ago but they always hiding. Near some rock,plant and below filter. Only 2-3 of them actualy active out in the aquarium. I keep them with yoyo loaches. Is that hiding behaviour normal? I dont want to stress them out that make them constantly in hiding mode. Should i move my yoyos
Hey, I’ve had them with active fish also, and while some tankmates can be an issue for kuhlis, I’ve found that the most key issue is the amount of lighting and cover. If you want to see them all the time, try building a cave by the side glass that shades them from the light
I have 2 kuhli loach in the rock
I want one
If you’re gonna get one, might as well get 10 ;)
Mine are out day and night. Mine are also breeding non stop!!!!
That’s awesome! Leave your details for people to replicate
@@MattKeepsFish I have no details to give. I never intended to even try to breed. I initially bought three random loaches for my 55 gallon planted tank. As far as my loach is being out day and night it’s probably due to the fact that they feel secure. There’s plenty of hiding spaces it’s planted and I have shrimp and community fish and there with them.
Every tank should have kulhi loaches. Very beneficial to the aquarium eco system.
Agreed! Should I get more, is the question
@MattKeepsFish A couple more won't hurt😁 Question for you. Have you ever had your loaches breed? I've kept them for 20 years now an never had them breed.
@@onehitterquitter2130 Nope, never. They may breed, but the eggs are likely eaten soon after. I’ve heard that the best thing you can do is plant extremely dense.
Essentially, the best way to breed them is to have an aquarium where you’ll never see them!
@MattKeepsFish ok makes sense. I just got started in trying out an all natural aquarium. Hopefully the plants will grow like I want. Mabe I can get them to breed in that tank down the line.
oh hey i've got 8 of those
Oh hey 🤟