Slough Shark Posted February 28, 2007 Report Share Posted February 28, 2007 (edited) Weather Loach Misgurnis anguillicaudatus Scientific Name: Misgurnis anguillicaudatus Common Name(s): Weather Loach, Dojo Loach, Weatherfish Distribution: Native to East and Southeast Asia; Introduced to Australia, Hawaii, Palau, Philippines, Turkmenistan and USA Maximum Size: 20-25 Centimeters Color Forms: Gold, Mottled Grey/Brown, Grey, Pink Similar Species: Chinese Weather Loach (Misgurnis mizolepis) Feeding: Omnivore; will take flake food, shrimp pellets, brine shrimp or bloodworm. Temperature: 5-25 Degrees Celsius Water parameters: Ph 6.0-8.0. Hardness: Medium Soft to Medium Breeding: Difficult; bred commercially in East and Southeast Asia as food; the male wraps himself around the female, eggs and sperm are released, the eggs rest upon the substrate Notes The Weather Loach is a very charismatic fish that is full of energy! As a river fish, it enjoys swimming against the current of the filter outtake. A powerhead may be required to view this fish portraying its natural behaviour. It is also a true cold-water species and therefore should be provided with cooler than usual tropical fish water. That said, it is a very hardy fish, often thriving in countries (such as Hawaii and Australia) as an alien fish species. In fact, some countries have bans on importing and keeping these fish. The Weather Loach is perhaps, the oldest aquarium fish known. It was once used as a barometer in jars filled with water due to its ability to distinguish changes in barometric pressure. The Weather Loach can be observed acting strangely in the aquarium when it senses these changes. Often used to eradicate snail problems in home aquaria, the Weather Loach is not to be trusted with small invertebrates of any kind. It can become quite owner responsive, often swimming frantically at the front of the tank when the owner approaches, and can even be hand-fed. In short, the Weather Loach is an interesting find and an excellent community fish! Contributed By Taylor Rhodes Edited May 3, 2009 by Slough Shark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shayesmommy Posted February 28, 2007 Report Share Posted February 28, 2007 GREAT JOB :thumbs: :thumbs: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharon Posted February 28, 2007 Report Share Posted February 28, 2007 enjoyed it. thANKS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slough Shark Posted February 28, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2007 :w00t: Thanks, my first article anywhere, I plan on doing more... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iceturf Posted May 2, 2009 Report Share Posted May 2, 2009 :w00t: Thanks, my first article anywhere, I plan on doing more... its an awesome article and the photo's are very neat! Please do more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slough Shark Posted May 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2009 Thanks Just a not I should add, I haven't looked at this article in a looong time and realized I've misused the term "Southeast Asia". I'll have to edit for correctness, thanks for the bump Iceturf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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