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Weather Loach
Misgurnus anguillicaudatus
Family: Cobitidae
📍 China, Korea, Japan & Siberia
Long, eel-like loach said to predict weather changes by becoming hyperactive before storms. Extremely hardy and cold-tolerant. Peaceful, playful, and full of personality.
Keeping this species
- pH
- 6.0–8.0
- diet
- omnivore/bottom feeder
- maxSize
- 10 inches
- minTankSize
- 30 gallons
- temperature
- 41–77°F (5–25°C)
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Temperature
41–77°F
5–25°C
Natural Habitat Temperature
43°F — 77°F seasonal range · (Jan low, Jul high)
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