Dojo Loach
Misgurnus anguillicaudatus
Care Level
Low
Temperament
Peaceful
Reef Compatible
No
Plant Safe
Yes
Max Size
12" - 18"
Minimum Tank Size
55 gallon
Color
Brown, White, Yellow
Diet
Omnivore
Water Conditions
Neutral (6.5 to 7.5 pH), Intermediate Water Hardness (6-10 dKH), 60 to 78 degrees Fahrenheit
Description
General: The Dojo Loach (Misgurnus anguillicaudatus) are from the relatively cold, slower moving streams, and lakes of eastern China. The Dojo Loach is a very peaceful fish, that will commonly reach lengths up to twenty inches. When keeping Dojo Loach, it is critical to ensure a secure seal between the aquarium, and the hood. The Dojo Loach are recognized as a bit of an escape artist.
Aquarium Diet (Omnivore): Brine Shrimp, Daphnia, Spirulina, Blackworms, Bloodworms, Insects, and Boiled Cucumber
Preferred Water Chemistry: Neutral (6.5 to 7.5 pH), Intermediate Water Hardness (6-10 dKH)
Compatibility: The Dojo Loach (Misgurnus anguillicaudatus) are typically compatible with Danio, Tetra, Rasbora, South American Dwarf Cichlid, Molly, Platy, Guppy, African Butterflyfish, and Corydoras.