{"product_id":"weather-loaches","title":"Weather Loaches","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeather Loach (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMisgurnus anguillicaudatus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Easy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Weather Loach, also known as the Dojo Loach, is a peaceful, active bottom-dwelling fish famous for its playful personality and tendency to become more active before changes in weather or barometric pressure. They are social fish that thrive in groups and make a wonderful addition to cool-water community aquariums.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Peaceful and Social\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 8–12 inches (20–30 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 55 gallons\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 50–75°F (10–24°C)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epH:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 6.5–8.0\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiet:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Omnivore – enjoys sinking pellets, algae wafers, frozen foods, live foods, and fresh vegetables.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Care for Your Weather Loaches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ Keep them in groups of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3 or more\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to encourage natural social behaviour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ Provide a soft sand or smooth gravel substrate, as they enjoy digging and burrowing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ Include driftwood, caves, plants, and hiding places while leaving plenty of open space to explore.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ Maintain excellent water quality with regular water changes and efficient filtration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ Always use a secure lid, as Weather Loaches are skilled escape artists and may jump from the aquarium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith proper care, Weather Loaches can live \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10–15 years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and become friendly, interactive pets that often recognize their owners and eagerly come to the front of the tank during feeding time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable now at Primal Paradise Pets!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Primal Paradise Pets","offers":[{"title":"Each","offer_id":46079374098630,"sku":null,"price":8.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Group of 3","offer_id":46079374131398,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3726\/7142\/files\/F8F52137-CB88-4CB2-932B-27A8B29BA76D.jpg?v=1784236565","url":"https:\/\/primalparadisepets.ca\/products\/weather-loaches","provider":"Primal Paradise Pets","version":"1.0","type":"link"}