Tuesday, January 18, 2005

New Additions to The Tank!!!

There is a new species that has just been added to the RH fish tank! See if you guys are lucky enough to spot...

Kuhli/Coolie Loach (Acanthophtalmus Kuhli Kuhli)
Looks like a snake/eel, loves to hide in dark nooks and crannies

Ten of these are added on Friday, 14th January 2002. Very similar to a miniature sea snake, a Kuhli Loach (Acanthophtalmus Kuhli Kuhli) is a bottom-feeder, and can grow up to 3 inches long. Usually distinctive by it's orange and dark brown stripes, these loaches are very shy fishes, presumeably hiding under the driftwood moss. That is why you seldom see them around. Consider yourself lucky if you can catch a glimpse of these fishes. However, you may have more chance seeing them at night and when the lights are off. They were recruited because the fish shop uncle said they can help clear snails.

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