Species Profile
Weather Loach
Misgurnus anguillicaudatus
Also known as: Dojo Loach, Pond Loach, Japanese Weatherfish
Loachespeaceful
Adult size
8″
Minimum tank
55 gal
Temperature
50–77°F
pH
6.5–8
Schooling
Group of 3+
Water level
bottom
Diet
Sinking pellets, frozen, live
Notes
Also called dojo loach. Coldwater tolerant — great for unheated tanks. One of the few fish that genuinely works with goldfish. Reacts visibly to barometric pressure changes.
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