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Name

Scientific name

Pangio sp. 'PAN02'

Described by

Not recorded

Family

Cobitidae

Summary

Pangio sp. 'PAN02' is an unidentified kuhli loach of unknown origin that can be assigned to the P. kuhlii-oblonga group with a degree of ce…

Size and aquarium

Maximum size

50mm, standard length

Tank size

Minimum length 60 cm, Minimum depth 30 cm, Water movement Low: still or sluggish water

Water

Temperature and pH

Temperature 21–26°C, pH 3.5–7

Hardness

0–8dGH

Conductivity

Not recorded

Behaviour

Temperament

Not recorded

Community suitability

Community-safe

Where it lives

Countries, regions, rivers and lakes

Not recorded

Supporting text

Etymology

Not written yet

Distribution

Unknown. The specimens in our images were purchased from an aquarium store in Germany.

Habitat

Pangio species are commonly found in shallow, slow-moving sections of forest streams or other calm habitats such as swamps, oxbows, and backwaters. Many such e…

Aquarium size

An aquarium with base measurements of at least 60 ∗ 30 cm24 ∗ 12 in or equivalent is recommended.

Maintenance

Use a soft, sandy substrate since this species likes to dig and tends to spend some of its time completely buried. When coarser gravel is used it may become st…

Water conditions

Temperature: 21 – 26 °C70 – 79 °F pH: 3.5 - 7.0 Hardness: 0 – 8 dGH

Diet

Likely to be a micropredator sifting mouthfuls of substrate through the mouth and gills from which insect larvae, small crustaceans and suchlike are extracted …

Behaviour and compatibility

Pangio spp. are peaceful both with one another and other fishes and there exist no reports of them harming tankmates though they may prey on eggs or fry. In na…

Pangio spp. are peaceful both with one another and other fishes and there exist no reports of them harming tankmates though they may prey on eggs or fry.

In nature they're often found in large aggregations and in captivity will often pack themselves into a single nook, cranny or cave when at rest, so a group of at least 5-6 specimens should be the minimum purchased.

Small, peaceful species from similar environments such as Boraras, Sundadanio, smaller Rasbora, Trichopsis, Sphaerichthys, Kottelatlimia, etc. constitute the best tankmates.

Some sand-dwelling loaches from the family Nemacheilidae are also suitable but proper research is essential as some can be excessively competitive, territorial or otherwise aggressive.

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Sexual dimorphism

Adult females are typically heavier-bodied and a little larger then males, while in mature males the first pectoral-fin ray is visibly branched and thickened.

Reproduction

Unrecorded.

Notes

The fish in our images don't seem to correspond to diagnoses of any of the described members of the genus but can be assigned to the P. kuhlii-oblonga species …

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Name

Scientific name

Described by

Family

Summary

Size and aquarium

Maximum size

Tank size

Water

Temperature and pH

Hardness

Conductivity

Behaviour

Temperament

Social needs

Community suitability

Where it lives

Countries, regions, rivers and lakes

Supporting text

Etymology

Distribution

Habitat

Aquarium size

Maintenance

Water conditions

Diet

Behaviour and compatibility

Sexual dimorphism

Reproduction

Notes

References

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