Misgurnus anguillicaudatus
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| Weather Loach | |
| Weather Loach | |
| Species | Misgurnus anguillicaudatus |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Min. Tank Size | 132.489 liters 132,489.412 mL 35 US Gallons (132.5L) |
| Size | 25.4 cm
8-10 " (20.3-25.4cm) |
| pH | 7.0 - 8.0 |
| Temp. | 283.15 K 50 °F 509.67 °R 298.15 K |
| Water Hardness |
8-12 |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:2 M:F |
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
6-8 years |
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[edit] Alternative names
- Weather Loach, Dojo Loach, Weather Fish, Oriental Weatherfish, Pond Loach
[edit] Other Scientific Names
- Cobitis anguillicaudata, Misgurnis crossochilus, Misgurnus lividus, Misgurnus fossilis anguillicaudatus, Ussuria lepocephala
[edit] Sexing
- Pectoral fins are larger and more triangular in appearance on the males. Female have slightly thicker bodies.
[edit] Tank compatibility
- An active tank inhabitant that should be kept in a minimum group of 3 individuals, more if possible. Can be kept with other sub-tropical or coldwater fish, but should not be kept with Goldfish as they are high waste producers and this is detrimental to the Dojo Loach.
[edit] Diet
- Will take try foods like flakes, also they appreciate skinned cooked peas. Will also take live/frozen food such as bloodworm and daphnia, as well as eating small snails.
[edit] Feeding regime
- Feed once or twice a day.
[edit] Environment Specifics
- They are found in coldwater to sub tropical temperatures in the wild. Will not thrive at tropical temperatures. Keep in a well oxygenated tank with a good current. They like to dig so a soft substrate and secure decor is appreciated, may uproot plants.
[edit] Behaviour
- Very active, and often goes crazy when the weather is changing hence the name "weather loach". A water loach can jump out of your aquarium on very rare occasion, and can also interact with humans. Can be taught to be handfed.
[edit] Identification
- An exceptionally elongated snake-like body with many bristles on the nose. Come in a variety of colour morphs from a brassy, almost metallic colour to a dull brown. Some fish are boldly marked, while others have almost no markings beyond light speckling. A "golden" variety is available, which is hypo-melanistic, with dark eyes, plus very occasionally true albinos are seen.
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Facts about Misgurnus anguillicaudatus
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Common name | Weather Loach , Dojo Loach, Weather Fish, Oriental Weatherfish, and Pond Loach |
| Diet | Omnivore + |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Family | Cobitidae + |
| Foods | Pellet Food +, Flake Food +, and Live Food + |
| Maximum Size | 10 in (25.4 cm) + |
| Maximum age | 8 + |
| Maximum hardness | 12 + |
| Maximum pH | 8 + |
| Maximum temperature | 298.15 K (25 °C, 77 °F, 536.67 °R) + |
| Minimum Tank Size | 35 US Gallon (132.489 liters, 132,489.412 mL) + |
| Minimum hardness | 8 + |
| Minimum pH | 7 + |
| Minimum temperature | 283.15 K (10 °C, 50 °F, 509.67 °R) + |
| Scientific name | Misgurnus anguillicaudatus, Cobitis anguillicaudata, Misgurnis crossochilus, Misgurnus lividus, Misgurnus fossilis anguillicaudatus, and Ussuria lepocephala |

