Weather Loach

🔥 Weather Loach (Misgurnus anguillicaudatus)
Add personality and fascinating behaviour to your aquarium with the lively Weather Loach. Misgurnus anguillicaudatus Also known as the Dojo Loach, this long-bodied, social species is famous for its playful nature and sensitivity to atmospheric pressure changes — often becoming more active before storms, which inspired its common name.

Peaceful, hardy, and full of character, Weather Loaches are excellent for larger cool-water aquariums where their constant exploration and interactive behaviour make them true favourites among fishkeepers.

🌿 Why Choose Weather Loach?
🎨 Long eel-like body with smooth golden-brown colouring
🐠 Extremely active and social bottom-dwelling species
🌿 Known for playful, interactive behaviour with owners
⭐ Famous for increased activity during weather changes
🪨 Constantly explores substrate, caves, and décor

In a spacious aquarium, Weather Loaches actively sift through substrate, weave through décor, and often rest together in groups, creating endless entertainment.

📏 Care Requirements
🧬 Scientific Name: Misgurnus anguillicaudatus
📛 Common Name: Weather Loach / Dojo Loach
🏠 Tank Size: 180L+ recommended
📏 Adult Size: ~20–30 cm
🌡️ Temperature: 16–24°C
⚗️ pH Range: 6.5–8.0
🧘 Temperament: Peaceful and social
🍽️ Diet: Sinking pellets, wafers, frozen foods, vegetables, live foods
👥 Group Size: 3+ recommended

Weather Loaches thrive in cooler aquariums with soft substrate, gentle flow, and plenty of hiding places such as driftwood, tunnels, and caves.

🐠 Compatibility
Ideal for peaceful cool-water community aquariums with goldfish, hillstream loaches, larger danios, and other non-aggressive species. Avoid tropical fish requiring consistently high temperatures.

⚠️ Important Notes
Weather Loaches are excellent escape artists and require a tightly fitted lid. They enjoy burrowing, so soft sand substrate is highly recommended to prevent injury.

A fantastic choice for UK aquarists wanting an intelligent, active bottom dweller packed with personality and unusual behaviour.