Fish can be said to be similar to people as they both need associations,food, water, cleanliness, oxygen, tender loving care and other necessities to thrive. The water is the primary source to ensure their survival. Like humans, freshwater cannot tolerate too much saltwater, although there are some than can tolerate some salt. Saltwater is much needed by saltwater fish. They come from seas and oceans, and other such related waters to be found all the world over. Freshwater fish can be found in ponds, streams, lakes, rivers, and so on. Included here are the Killifish and the Loach fish.
The Loach fish is available in many varieties, such as the family of Cobitidae. The prime ones are nocturnal and related to the catfish so they do primarily live on the bottom of the water, and they have barbels which allows them to sift through the gravel. The Kuli Loach, of the Loach fish family has a snake like body which is long. Again, this is a popular choice for any aquarium and many people say that it is worm like in appearance. The Kuli love looking for hiding places avoiding the lights which they can't tolerate, so their habitats are usually in the corners right at the back and they love cave like environments. This fish is usually shy, but if kept in the same tank with their own species it is fine. Kuli fish like to feed on Tubifex. This type of fish is thin and long looking, growing up to a size of about 3 inches. It is peaceful in nature, so is very good living in a communal tank.
Loach fish belong to the families of Acnthophthalmus Semicinctus, the Botia Macracantha and the Cobitidae group, which are found easily in most of the pet stores. The Botias species is usually the easiest to care for of the Loach fish. It lives in moderate hard water, or in alkaline based water, so avoid acidic waters. The water temperature needs to be maintained at a level of 70 degrees Fahrenheit and at the highest of 75 degrees Fahrenheit. The Botia includes the clown and the Tiger Fish which are welcomed in communal tanks. You can learn more about these fish by searching online or by asking your local supplier.
The Preferred Water Conditions for the Kuli Loach
Slightly acidic waters are required by the Kuli Loach, or neutral water, with no particular pH level. This is a very shy fish which does not like bright lights so your aquarium should be dense with many plants so that these fish have plenty of room to hide.
Food
Kuli love to feast on Tubifex, as well as many dried foods and will even eat frozen foods.
The Killifish come from the Cyprinodontidae family of fish. There is a wide distribution of these fish due to them having the brightest colours of all the freshwater and saltwater fish available. It is a good starter fish to have, since it fares well in a communal tank. Their usual habitat is the African Sub-Saharan waters, although in particular seasons these streams dry out and the fish eventually die. However the spawns which is the offspring thrive well in dry climates, resurrecting the Killifish. These fish live well in small tanks and the water conditions are favourable at 70 degrees (they will live longer at this temperature) to 85 degrees Fahrenheit. Killifish can grow to a size of 2 to 4 inches.
Water Conditions
The ideal water condition is in peat filtered water, yet soft, hard or slightly acidic waters can also be tolerated.
Food
The fish will all types of dried and frozen foodstuff. Killifish are rarely bred in pet shops but to find out where these fish are sold, you can contact the AKA (American Killifish Association).
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