Gold dojo loach

[Fishguyforsure]

what temperature do they like and can i have one in a 20 gallon with an angelfish 6 white skirt tetras and 4 male guppies

 

[Gnop1950]

Those are some very pretty loaches. But I think your tank size might be an issue.

Anglefish can grow quite large. Mine are close to 6" from fin tip to fin tip. IMO, your 20-Gallon is already close to, or overstocked. The Dojo loaches can grow to 6" or more (one source says up to 12") and are best when kept in groups of 3 plus (like most loaches).

If possible, you might want to consider upgrading to a larger tank. Kuhli loaches (my personal favorite) stay much smaller but need a larger group to be happy.

 

[Fishguyforsure]

Those are some very pretty loaches. But I think your tank size might be an issue.

Anglefish can grow quite large. Mine are close to 6" from fin tip to fin tip. IMO, your 20-Gallon is already close to, or overstocked. The Dojo loaches can grow to 6" or more (one source says up to 12") and are best when kept in groups of 3 plus (like most loaches).

If possible, you might want to consider upgrading to a larger tank. Kuhli loaches (my personal favorite) stay much smaller but need a larger group to be happy.

I was only planning on getting one and I’m moving my guppies to a different tank soon

 

[Noroomforshoe]

Dojo loaches are social fish , they would do best in a group of 6 or more. But the can get to 10 fat inches, so the stores like to say that they are fine in small numbers. When they are likely lonely and stressed.

Dojo loaches would de more comfertable in at 70 degrees tops. Angle fish need tropica temps of 78-80

There are many many species of loaches and you can find a species for almost any sized tank.

A 20 gallon tall can be ok for an angle fish temporarally. A 20 gallon long may be too short. I would not put an angel in a tank less then 18 inches tall, The dorsel fin can drop sideways and it will never recover. Please be aware that these are some of the largest and dirtiest fish out there, And a much larger tank will be easier for you to maintain, and healthier for an angel fish.

 

[Fishguyforsure]

Dojo loaches are social fish , they would do best in a group of 6 or more. But the can get to 10 fat inches, so the stores like to say that they are fine in small numbers. When they are likely lonely and stressed.

Dojo loaches would de more comfertable in at 70 degrees tops. Angle fish need tropica temps of 78-80

There are many many species of loaches and you can find a species for almost any sized tank.

A 20 gallon tall can be ok for an angle fish temporarally. A 20 gallon long may be too short. I would not put an angel in a tank less then 18 inches tall, The dorsel fin can drop sideways and it will never recover. Please be aware that these are some of the largest and dirtiest fish out there, And a much larger tank will be easier for you to maintain, and healthier for an angel fish.

I keep my angel at 74 degrees I have bred hundreds maybe thousands of angelfish they prefer water 74 degrees and below and dojo loaches don’t need groups its a myth kulih loaches need multiple dojos do not my question is just would it be fine to put a gold dojo loach by itself in my tank

 

[BlackOsprey]

Fully grown dojo loaches grow to the size of gas station hot dogs or even larger. A 20g is not a good long-term enclosure for them.

Years ago when I was in high school, I kept a single dojo loach in a 20g at 75 degrees. It died after a year. I do not recommend this at all.

 

[Fishguyforsure]

Fully grown dojo loaches grow to the size of gas station hot dogs or even larger. A 20g is not a good long-term enclosure for them.

Years ago when I was in high school, I kept a single dojo loach in a 20g at 75 degrees. It died after a year. I do not recommend this at all.

I know my tank is at 73 degrees though And Im upgrading in a year to an 55 gallon

 

[Redshark1]

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The article says keep in groups as they are social fish.

Minimum tank length is 48".

I think this type of fish would be best in a six foot tank so it can move around easily.

I started my loaches in this size tank as it is their final tank. You can start loaches in a smaller tank and upgrade as needed but there is a risk of stunting if you don't get it right.

 

[Fishguyforsure]

Weather Report - Keeping Misgurnus anguillicaudatus — Loaches Online

The article says keep in groups as they are social fish.

Minimum tank length is 48".

I think this type of fish would be best in a six foot tank so it can move around easily. I started my loaches in this size tank as it is their final tank. You can start loaches in a smaller tank and upgrade as needed but there is a risk of stunting if you don't get it right.

Yea well I already bought the fish but will be upgrading to 75 gallon in 2 months. The fish is a kuli loach I got 40 of them

Hi i have a gold or albino dojo loach and I’m wondering what gender it is
It’s 2.5 inches about here are some pics

 

[chromedome52]

At 2.5 inches, it's probably still a juvenile and not sexable as yet.

 

[Fishguyforsure]

Rip to the dojo loach it got a bladder infection and i couldn’t cure it

I also did upgrade to a 75 gallon

 

[Noroomforshoe]

Sorry about the Dojo. Did you say that you have 40 kuhlie loaches in a 75 gallon? Can we see pics or videos? that must be crazy at feeding time!

I would love to see that! My loaches are fun to feed!

 

[kallililly1973]

So let me get this straight… the OP comes in with various questions contradicts everything everyone says and is a professional angel fish breeder and the loach died shortly after getting it? And they currently have 40 loaches in a 75? Sounds a bit suspect to me. Just my .02

 

[Sewerrat]

So let me get this straight… the OP comes in with various questions contradicts everything everyone says and is a professional angel fish breeder and the loach died shortly after getting it? And they currently have 40 loaches in a 75? Sounds a bit suspect to me. Just my .02

Maybe but it's possible they only really have experience with one species. I've met chichlid breeders (as a profession) over the years who somehow would end up killing every other fish it happens still seems odd to me though.