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Fish for Sale Gold Sucking Loach - Misgurnus anguillicaudatus 2-3cm
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Gold Sucking Loach - Misgurnus anguillicaudatus 2-3cm

from £3.30

The Gold Sucking Loach is a popular freshwater aquarium fish known for its vibrant golden color and active nature. They are hardy and can adapt to a wide range of water conditions, making them suitable for both beginner and experienced aquarists. They are excellent scavengers and can help keep the tank clean by eating leftover food and algae. Providing a well-planted aquarium with plenty of hiding spots and clean water conditions will help ensure their well-being.

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The Gold Sucking Loach is a popular freshwater aquarium fish known for its vibrant golden color and active nature. They are hardy and can adapt to a wide range of water conditions, making them suitable for both beginner and experienced aquarists. They are excellent scavengers and can help keep the tank clean by eating leftover food and algae. Providing a well-planted aquarium with plenty of hiding spots and clean water conditions will help ensure their well-being.

The Gold Sucking Loach is a popular freshwater aquarium fish known for its vibrant golden color and active nature. They are hardy and can adapt to a wide range of water conditions, making them suitable for both beginner and experienced aquarists. They are excellent scavengers and can help keep the tank clean by eating leftover food and algae. Providing a well-planted aquarium with plenty of hiding spots and clean water conditions will help ensure their well-being.

Scientific name: Misgurnus anguillicaudatus (Note: The gold variety is a color morph of this species)

Common name: Gold Sucking Loach, Gold Weather Loach, Golden Dojo Loach

Adult Size: 8 to 12 inches (20 to 30 cm)

Temperature Range: 64 to 77°F (18 to 25°C)

pH Range: 6.0 to 8.0

Compatibility: Generally peaceful and suitable for community tanks, but can be slightly territorial with their own kind

Minimum Tank Size: 190 liters, but a larger tank is better for a group

Originates from: East Asia, including China, Japan, and Korea

Ideal Substrate: Fine sand or small, smooth gravel

Ideal Tank Mates Suggestions: Peaceful fish such as Tetras, Barbs, Danios, and other small, community fish. They can also coexist with larger, peaceful fish.

Fish to avoid: Aggressive or large fish that might see the Gold Sucking Loach as food

Diet: Omnivorous; they will eat a variety of foods including high-quality sinking pellets, live food, and frozen food. They are also known to eat algae and can help keep the tank clean.

Breeding: Gold Sucking Loaches are egg layers, but breeding them in captivity can be challenging. They typically scatter their eggs on plants or other surfaces. Providing dense plants or spawning mops can help protect the eggs and fry from being eaten by adult fish.

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