Dojo loach care
Water temperature
59–77°F
A dojo loach wants water at 59–77°F, pH 6.5–8, and a tank of 55 gallons or bigger. Good tank mates include goldfish, zebra danios, paradise fish.
Escape artist that digs in sand. Happy in cooler water than most tropicals.
Misgurnus anguillicaudatus
- pH
- 6.5–8
- Minimum tank
- 55 gal
- Adult size
- 6.0 in
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Group
- Groups of 3+
- Lifespan
- 7–10 years
- Swims at
- Bottom
- Diet
- Omnivore
Best tank mates
GoldfishYes
Zebra danioYes
Paradise fishYes
Gold barbYes
Fancy goldfishYes
CrayfishYes
Rosy barbYes
GuppyYes
OscarYes
Blue gouramiYes
PlatyYes
Tiger barbYes
Full dojo loach tank mate chart: 57 yes, 28 with care, 13 no
Dojo loach water compared
Fish to keep away from dojo loaches
- Axolotl Fish nibble at axolotl gills, and axolotls swallow small fish. Keep axolotls on their own.
- Cherry shrimp A dojo loach is big enough to swallow adult cherry shrimp.
- Ghost shrimp A dojo loach is big enough to swallow adult ghost shrimp.
- Jack Dempsey Jack dempseys are aggressive and will bully peaceful dojo loaches.
- Amano shrimp A dojo loach is big enough to swallow adult amano shrimp.
- Convict cichlid Convict cichlids are aggressive and will bully peaceful dojo loaches.
- Discus No shared temperature. Discus need 82–88°F, dojo loaches need 59–77°F.
- Black ghost knife An adult black ghost knife eats fish that fit in its mouth, and at 6 inches dojo loaches do.
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Questions
What temperature do dojo loaches need?
59–77 °F. Keep it steady with a heater, or no heater in a cool room.
What size tank does a dojo loach need?
At least 55 gallons for a group. Adults reach about 6 inches.
How many dojo loaches should I keep?
Groups of 3+. They do not need a group.
What fish can live with dojo loaches?
Goldfish, Zebra danios, Paradise fish, Gold barbs, Fancy goldfish, Crayfish, among others. See the full list of 57 good matches.