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== Sexing == | == Sexing == | ||
− | :Dorsal/ventral body differences: Think of the Kuhli's body cross-section as a figure-8 shape, dorsal over ventral. The males have a more "muscular" dorsal body contrasting with the females whose ventral body length is often bloated with green eggs. Additionally, the pectoral fins of the males are noticeably bigger and more paddle-shaped as well as being more likely to be pigmented to some degree, in contrast to the females. | + | :Dorsal/ventral body differences: Think of the Kuhli's body cross-section as a figure-8 shape, dorsal over ventral. The males have a more "muscular" dorsal body contrasting with the females whose ventral body length is often bloated with green eggs. Additionally, the pectoral fins of the males are noticeably bigger and more paddle-shaped as well as being more likely to be pigmented to some degree, in contrast to the females. they fly. |
== Breeding == | == Breeding == | ||
− | :Breeding is reportedly more common when a group of three to five pairs are present, as opposed to a single pair. Eggs are coloured | + | :Breeding is reportedly more common when a group of three to five pairs are present, as opposed to a single pair. Eggs are coloured pink and are laid among the roots of floating plants such as water lettuce ([[Pistia stratiotes]]), or other plants near the surface. Weed may be a suitable and quickly-multiplying substitute. |
− | + | they like butts. | |
:Males begin courtship by mouthing the vents of the female. The couple will entwine, then find appropriate plant cover in which to spawn. Groups may spawn together, or they may pair up separately. Adults may cannibalize eggs after spawning. | :Males begin courtship by mouthing the vents of the female. The couple will entwine, then find appropriate plant cover in which to spawn. Groups may spawn together, or they may pair up separately. Adults may cannibalize eggs after spawning. | ||
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== Identification == | == Identification == | ||
:There are two different colour variations of Kuhli Loach. The more widely pictured, but much less common "banded" Kuhli Loach, as well as the highly common "black" Kuhli Loach. The latter's colours may range from dark burgundy to a darker shade of tan. Albino versions are occasionally seen in shops. | :There are two different colour variations of Kuhli Loach. The more widely pictured, but much less common "banded" Kuhli Loach, as well as the highly common "black" Kuhli Loach. The latter's colours may range from dark burgundy to a darker shade of tan. Albino versions are occasionally seen in shops. | ||
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== Videos == | == Videos == | ||
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*[http://bettatrading.com.au/Kuhli-Loach-Fact-Sheet.php Kuhli Loach Fact Sheet] | *[http://bettatrading.com.au/Kuhli-Loach-Fact-Sheet.php Kuhli Loach Fact Sheet] | ||
*[http://www.practicalfishkeeping.co.uk/content.php?sid=4959 Keeping Kuhli and other Eel loaches in the aquarium] | *[http://www.practicalfishkeeping.co.uk/content.php?sid=4959 Keeping Kuhli and other Eel loaches in the aquarium] | ||
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