Loach

Dojo Loach

The Dojo Loach, or Weather Loach, is an eel-like bottom-dweller known for its sensitivity to barometric pressure changes. Peaceful and active, they are fascinating to watch as they explore the substra...

Height (male)

15–30 cm

Weight (male)

0.05–0.1 kg

Lifespan

7–10 years

Grooming

Low — regular water changes, filter maintenance

Exercise

Requires minimum 100 litres with soft substrate (sand)

Origin

East Asia (China, Korea, Japan)

Coat Type

Eel-like body with small scales — olive, gold, pink (albino)

Size

Small

Temperament

Peaceful, active, social, hardy, nocturnal

Good with children Good with dogs

Exercise & Care

Exercise: Requires minimum 100 litres with soft substrate (sand). They need hiding places and space to burrow.

Grooming: Low — regular water changes, filter maintenance. They help clean the substrate.

Coat: Eel-like body with small scales — olive, gold, pink (albino)

Health & Considerations

Known health issues

Ich, bacterial infections, injuries from rough substrate, poor water quality

Origin

East Asia (China, Korea, Japan)

Size category

Small

About the Dojo Loach

The Dojo Loach, or Weather Loach, is an eel-like bottom-dweller known for its sensitivity to barometric pressure changes. Peaceful and active, they are fascinating to watch as they explore the substrate.

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