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Weather Loach (Gold Morph)

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Weather Loach (Gold Morph)

Weather Loach (Gold Morph)

Scientific Name:

Misgurnus angullicaudatus
Other Names: Dojo Loach, Weatherfish
Family: Cobitidae
Origin: Asia, China, Korea, Japan
Adult Size: 12 inches (30 cm)
Social: Peaceful, suitable for community tank
Lifespan: 10 years
Tank Level: Bottom dweller
Minimum Tank Size: 20 gallon
Diet: Omnivore, eats most foods
Breeding: Egglayer - difficult to breed
Care: Easy to Intermediate
pH: 6.0 - 8.0
Hardness: variable
Temperature: 40-77 F (4-25 C)
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