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Weather Loach Misgurnus fossilis

Water: Freshwater

Weather Loach photo
Wikimedia Commons • CC BY-SA 3.0
Weather Loach photo
Wikimedia Commons • Iidkk • CC BY-SA 4.0
Weather Loach photo
Wikimedia Commons • Linton Tuleja • CC BY-SA 3.0

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Overview

Scientific name
Misgurnus fossilis
Origin region
Europe
Care level
Moderate
Level in tank
Bottom
Adult size (cm)
25.00
Minimum tank (L)
180
Temperament
Peaceful
Diet
Omnivore

Water parameters

Temperature (°C)
10.0–22.0
pH
6.50–7.80
GH (dGH)
3.0–15.0
KH (dKH)
2.0–8.0
Salinity (ppt)
0.00–2.00

Habitat & environment

Europe

Feeding

Omnivore

Temperament & behaviour

Peaceful

Breeding & care

Large cool water changes may trigger; rarely bred.

Notes

Large, engaging; secure lid, can gulp air.

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Created: 2025-09-02 23:15:02
Updated: 2025-09-02 23:15:02
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