Dojo Loach (Misgurnus anguillicaudatus)

Fish Species

Dojo Loach

Misgurnus anguillicaudatus

About

Also called the Weather Loach, this long-bodied temperate loach is active, curious and highly social. It needs cool water, a large footprint, soft substrate and a secure lid because it can squeeze through small gaps.

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Classification

Scientific Name

Misgurnus anguillicaudatus

Origin Region

East Asia

Water Type

freshwater

Diet

Omnivore

Care Difficulty

Beginner

Max Size

25 cm | 9.8 in

Water Requirements
Coldwater / Temperate

Temperature

10–22°C

pH

7–8

GH Hardness

8–15dGH

KH Alkalinity

5–10dKH

Min Tank Size

180L