CheckMyFishTankWeather Loach care
Misgurnus anguillicaudatus · Freshwater · Intermediate level care
A big, long lived, cool water loach that suits unheated tanks.
Feeding
Twice a day. One or two sinking pellets or wafers per fish, eaten within a few minutes. Sinking pellets, frozen foods, vegetables.
Eats shrimp and snails.
Jumps. Keep a tight lid on the tank.
Good tank mates
Fish that pass every check with Weather Loach in a 110 gallon tank: same water, overlapping temperature, nobody gets eaten and no bullies.
Do not mix with
- Cardinal Tetra: Cardinal Tetra and Weather Loach need different water temperatures.
- Rummynose Tetra: Rummynose Tetra and Weather Loach need different water temperatures.
- Betta (Male): Betta (Male) and Weather Loach need different water temperatures.
- Betta (Female): Betta (Female) and Weather Loach need different water temperatures.
- Pearl Gourami: Pearl Gourami and Weather Loach need different water temperatures.
- Moonlight Gourami: Moonlight Gourami and Weather Loach need different water temperatures.
- German Blue Ram: German Blue Ram and Weather Loach need different water temperatures.
- Angelfish: Angelfish and Weather Loach need different water temperatures.
Questions
What size tank does a Weather Loach need?
At least 55 gallons for a group of 3. Adults grow to about 10 inches, so plan for the adult size, not the size at the store.
What temperature does a Weather Loach like?
64 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit, with a pH of about 6.5 to 7.5. A steady temperature matters more than hitting one exact number.
How many Weather Loach should I keep together?
Keep 3 or more. They feel safe in a group and show better color and behavior.
What do Weather Loach eat?
Sinking pellets, frozen foods, vegetables. Feed twice a day: one or two sinking pellets or wafers per fish, eaten within a few minutes.
Sources
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