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Pangio kuhlii

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Weight

5–30 kg

Size

Medium

Lifespan

3–8 ans

Energy

Moyen

Maintenance

Faible

Training

Faible

Pangio kuhlii, also called Kuhli Loach, Coolie Loach, Leopard Loach, Slender Loach or Water Snake, is a fish in the family Cobitidae whose shape evokes an eel or rather a snake with its long and striped body. It is found in Southeast Asia but is also an appreciated aquarium fish. Latin synonyms: Acanthophthalmus kuhli and Pangio kuhli.

Profile

At a glance

Energy

Modéré

Trainability

Faible

Maintenance

Faible

Indicative profile — every animal is an individual.

⚡ Key facts in 30 seconds

L'essentiel

  • 1Medium size (5–30 kg) — balance between presence and practicality.
  • 2Life expectancy: 3 to 8 years on average, depending on hygiene and diet.
  • 3Moderate energy — 30 to 60 minutes of daily exercise sufficient.
  • 4Minimal maintenance — little shedding, occasional brushing.

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Âge

What human age for a pangio kuhlii ?

The calculator is already set to the breed's adult size (espérance de vie 3–8 ans). Drag the slider to see the equivalence and corresponding life stage.

3 years
Birth9 years

Equivalent human age

52years

Mature

Metabolism slows down. Monitor weight and early signs of joint stiffness, and have teeth checked.

Estimate: Proportional estimate: a reference life expectancy of 5 years, scaled to an 80-year human life. No reference veterinary table exists for this species.

These equivalences are statistical benchmarks drawn from published veterinary tables. Every animal ages at its own pace, depending on genetics, diet and care. This calculator is neither a diagnosis nor veterinary advice.

Alert

To avoid for fish

Our database lists toxic ingredients and problematic additives by species.

  • Pacific tunaModerate
  • Copper sulphateModerate
  • red meatModerate
  • breadLow

Calculator · daily ration

How much to give a pangio kuhlii ?

Estimate based on the veterinary formula RER × DER, adjusted for fish. Adjust according to package recommendations.

18 kg
5 kg33 kg
Moderate

Result

225 g

per day · 719 kcal

113 g / repas (2 par jour)

Calculation for food of 320 kcal/100g.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions about Pangio kuhlii

How long does a Pangio kuhlii live?+
Average life expectancy: 3 to 8 years depending on maintenance conditions.
Is Pangio kuhlii suitable for beginners?+
Inform yourself thoroughly before adoption: each species has specific needs (temperature, humidity, diet, space).
What basic equipment should I plan for?+
Tank appropriate for adult size, filtration, heating if tropical, lighting, plants/décor, water test kit.

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Sources & official links

Supplementary documentation on reference sites — breed clubs, encyclopedias, veterinarians.

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