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	Weather/dojo Loach
eat_ham222 Banned Posts: 97 Kudos: 72 Votes: 16 Registered: 20-Jul-2007	Anyone ever keep these little fellas? I was thinking of getting one, or two, or five. But they probably will think a 10g is to snug, they are 6 inches, anyone can tell mw proper tank size that'd be great, and i noticed there was no file on them, maybe i should make it... Thanks all teh hammy
Posted 06-Sep-2007 07:17
Gone_Troppo Enthusiast Posts: 285 Kudos: 196 Registered: 13-Mar-2007	Edited by Gone_Troppo Hi Hammy Have a read through this. I don't think that the weather / dojo loaches are the right fish for your 10g. They can get up to 10 inches and can be very active. Maybe have a look at the kuhli loach if you really want a loach or two in that tank (depending on what else you have in there already). G_T Never be afraid to try something new. Remember that a lone amateur built the Ark. A large group of professionals built the Titanic.
Posted 06-Sep-2007 11:12
sham Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 3369 Kudos: 2782 Votes: 98 Registered: 21-Apr-2004	You need a 55+ for dojos. Maybe a 40g but at least something that's 4'. They will be way too cramped in anything under that. These are very large active loaches that will prefer a group of 4-6. They won't be able to move in a 10g and will end up stunting and dying very early. Kuhlis would be a good alternative if you want the look of a dojo in a smaller size but they aren't quite as active during the day unless you get lots of them and then your tank would be overstocked.
Posted 06-Sep-2007 18:38
Sideburns Dave Enthusiast Posts: 168 Kudos: 105 Votes: 21 Registered: 29-Aug-2003	I've found dojo loaches in a tank smaller than 30gal will only want to do one thing, jump out of the tank. Go at least 40gal for these fish and have a good secure top. On the plus side, dojo loaches cn survive a few hours out of the water. (found that out the hard way)
Posted 06-Sep-2007 21:29
eat_ham222 Banned Posts: 97 Kudos: 72 Votes: 16 Registered: 20-Jul-2007	I knew they wouldn't, but i wasnt expecting a 55 or 40g for them O_O. That's all the info i need guys thanks a bunch!
Posted 07-Sep-2007 00:38


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