During my tank tear down tonight, I think I found a young kuhlii loach. Prior to the tear down, I had a small field of Blyxa japonica with a couple small clay pots hidden in the Blyxa. The kuhliis primarily stayed in the Blyxa corner and would come out in the early morning looking for food. Here's some pics.
Next to otos
It's a little blurry, but you can see the size comparison with an adult.