Lf loach experts

[Carnie]

My 2 gold dojo loaches are inseparable was just wondering about their breeding habits in how they chose a mate i do know you need cooler water to breed though let me know what you think. :feedback:
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[paperdragon]

http://www.loaches.com/species-index/weather-loach-misgurnis-anguillicaudatus

The inseparableness is because they are very social fish, if you had ten of them, you'd likely find them all a one big loach pile. :)

[Carnie]

Ah ty

[jackiomy]

You probably should get a couple more. Loaches are very social. I had two clown loaches without knowing what I was doing. They hid most of the time and when they were out it was like the smaller one was glued to the other. I finally rehomed them with someone who had a huge tank and 5 clowns about the same size. He sent me a pic and they look really happy and much more normal swimming with the pack than when they were alone. It made me feel better about giving them away.

[Carnie]

Actually i also have 3 kuhlii loaches and a botia they all socialize with each other

[paperdragon]

Dojo loaches should not be kept with kuhlis and botias, they need lower temperatures and shouldn't be kept above 75F. The others need temperatures of around 78-82F. They also need groups of their own kind, other aren't really enough.