Peaceful
Easy
Schooling
Dojo Loach
Misgurnus anguillicaudatus
Minimum Tank
55 Gallons
Adult Size
10 inches
Temperature
50-77°F (10-25°C)
pH Range
6.5-8.0
Lifespan
10 years
School Size
3+ fish
About Dojo Loach
Weather loach. Active before storms. Very personable and hardy.
Care Requirements
Tank Setup
- • Minimum 55-gallon tank required
- • Temperature: 50-77°F (10-25°C)
- • pH: 6.5 - 8.0
- • Category: Loach
Diet & Feeding
- • Diet type: Omnivore
- • Feed 1-2 times daily
- • Varied diet recommended
Tank Mate Compatibility
Compatible With
🐟
Goldfish
🐟
White Clouds
🐟
Hillstream Fish
Avoid Keeping With
⚠️
Tropical Fish
Not compatible
Care Tips
Expert Tips
Tolerates cold water, very hardy, may burrow in substrate.
Quick Facts
208L
Min Tank (55gal)
25cm
Adult Size (10")
10yr
Lifespan
3+
Min School
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