fishpie

these fish seem cool (well the gold ones) and I was wondering could they fit in either 16 or 20 gallon

mathas

Dojo loaches would rapidly outgrow either of those sizes. They get up to around 10" in length, need to be in groups, and can be fairly active (i.e. need space).

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

agabr123

i agree with mathas, also they are coldwater fish (like goldfish) and wont do well in a tropical tank

David593

Really? I see them in tropical tanks quite often. Thanks for the warning.

agabr123

yeah, they are normally accidentally kept in tropical tanks, but dojo (or weather) loaches prefer about 64-72 (it says 50-77 on the site but they thrive best around 68 i think). when i eventually get my 180 shubunkin goldie tank i'll probably have some weather loaches

David593

well that is good to know. Now I know not to get these cute guys. LOL Good luck with the goldfish tank.

sirdarksol

I did not know that either. Did a little research, and like with other temperate fish (goldfish, koi), it shaves off more than half of the dojo loach's life to be in a tropical tank. They can live for 10 years in a temperate tank, and only around 4 in a tropical.

fishpie

I have a pond

Butterfly

I have three in a 75g tank and the temp is at the bottom range of the other fish and at the top of theirs. Their range is 50-77F. The tank stays about 76-77F. They seem to be doing well but they do get large and need lots of room to swim as they are very active. Here's some more information for you
http://www.loaches.com/species-index...guillicaudatus
Carol