{"product_id":"black-kuhli-loach-pangio-oblonga-tank-bred","title":"Black Kuhli Loach (Pangio oblonga) – Tank Bred","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"51\" data-end=\"246\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"51\" data-end=\"246\"\u003eFor the safety of our animals, we now ship live fish exclusively via UPS Next Day Air. If your order contains this item, you will only see UPS Next Day Air as a shipping option during checkout.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"248\" data-end=\"786\"\u003eThe Black Kuhli Loach is one of the most unique bottom dwellers in the freshwater aquarium hobby, prized for its sleek eel-like body, peaceful demeanor, and rich velvet-black coloration. Unlike the more commonly available striped Kuhli varieties, this species offers a bold, uniform dark appearance that stands out beautifully against plants, driftwood, and light-colored substrate. 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