how big do they get

fishlova #23 · January 18th, 2009

i have a rts and 2tigerbarbs ther were 3 1 died this morning

its a 30gal.tank. Ive heard they only get 6in. ive also heard they get 10in. how big do they get

Shawnie · January 18th, 2009

http://www.aquatic-hobbyist.com/prof...dojoloach.html
10 inches...

Amanda · January 18th, 2009

This says up to 12 inches:
http://aqualandpetsplus.com/Oddball,%20Dojo.htm

fishlova #23 · January 18th, 2009

thanks

mathas · January 18th, 2009

Loaches.com says up to 10":

Quote:

Maximum size: 9 to 10 inches

http://www.loaches.com/species-index...guillicaudatus

Quote:

Adults can reach a length of up to 25cm (10”), with slightly larger wild specimens reported.

http://www.loaches.com/articles/weather-report

But as I said in the last thread where you asked about them, unless you're talking about for a new tank, dojo loaches reportedly need cooler water than what your RTS and barbs have and need:

Quote:

Although an adaptable species, keeping them in artificially warm aquaria is definitely not recommended. Higher temperatures stress the fish and can shorten their lives.

Also, in warmer waters Weather Loaches are more susceptible to infections.

http://www.loaches.com/species-index...guillicaudatus

rileyfaithless · February 7th, 2009

are they spotted or are they more striped from head to toe? spotted are asian, striped are european. asian ones get to 10" but they european can get up to 20" apparently. i have both. the biggest ones are around 6".

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