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...
15–30 cm
0.05–0.1 kg
7–10 years
Low — regular water changes, filter maintenance
Requires minimum 100 litres with soft substrate (sand)
East Asia (China, Korea, Japan)
Eel-like body with small scales — olive, gold, pink (albino)
Small
Peaceful, active, social, hardy, nocturnal
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)
Known health issues
Ich, bacterial infections, injuries from rough substrate, poor water quality
Origin
East Asia (China, Korea, Japan)
Size category
Small
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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