Loach ID?

[BRYANT]

What are these? They're about 5-7". Any info on caring for them?

 

[Lupin]

Weather loaches. 10 inches is the average max size.

 

[BRYANT]

Weather loaches. 10 inches is the average max size.

What's the scientific/latin name? Caresheet on this? Average price? Temp range? Thanks Lupin

 

[Lupin]

Scientific Name: Misgurnus anguillicaudatus
Common name: Weather Loach
Care Level: easy
Size: 10 inches
pH range: 6.0-7.0
Temperature range: 15-26 degrees Celsius (59-78 degrees Fahrenheit)
Origin: Asia
Temperament: peaceful
Compatible Tankmates:
Diet: Meaty foods such as bloodworms, earthworms, snails, mussels and shrimps are appreciated greatly.
Tank Size for Adult: 75g for a group of 3.

Average price is $7 I think for 4 inch ones.

 

[BRYANT]

Scientific Name: Misgurnus anguillicaudatus
Common name: Weather Loach
Care Level: easy
Size: 10 inches
pH range: 6.0-7.0
Temperature range: 15-26 degrees Celsius (59-78 degrees Fahrenheit)
Origin: Asia
Temperament: peaceful
Compatible Tankmates:
Diet: Meaty foods such as bloodworms, earthworms, snails, mussels and shrimps are appreciated greatly.
Tank Size for Adult: 75g for a group of 3.

Average price is $7 I think for 4 inch ones.

Do they take all of those readily including pellets or I need to ween them into it?

 

[Lupin]

Dojo loaches aren't picky. They will take anything and if you have time, train them to handfeed and they will take to it very easily.

 

[BRYANT]

So if I throw in small pellets they will easily eat it?

 

[Lupin]

Yes.

 

[BRYANT]

Yes.

Thanks for all the help Lupin, I appreciate it

 

[koldsoup]

I see these loaches for sale in Chinese supermarkets =O