Dojo Loach!!

[pica_nuttalli]

so i went to petco yesterday and was just kinda poking around when i saw this adorable 4" dojo in with easily 2 dozen chinese algae eaters. i was busy being sad and explaining to my bf about how awful CAEs are, when he said "he's kinda cute; why don't you get him?" and so i did.

the thing is, i think he'll come out of quarantine before my krib fry are big enough to escape being eaten. they're about .25" right now and look quite edible. am i worrying needlessly or should i get a 10g started ASAP?

 

[Gix]

Dojos are known for eating anything and everything, and if you had eggs in the tank then you would have a problem. However, I've never heard of dojos being a threat to fry. I don't know, but I would think that the setup should be okay. Maybe someone more knowledgeable will come by and prove me wrong.

Also, dojos in general will prefer to be kept in groups of 3 or more, although they can still be fun and entertaining when kept with no other loaches present.

 

[pica_nuttalli]

yeah, i kinda feel bad keeping him all on his lonesome but it was that or the CAEs! with any luck i can get 2 more in the not-so-distant future.

one concern i have is what sort of signs should i watch for during the quarantine period? are dojos prone to ich, fin-rot, parasites...?

 

[Amber]

Hi,

Can just tell you my own experiences, ive kept dojo for getting on five years - they don't like the temp too warm, mine are actually in a coldwater set up that runs at around 71F - they will eat flake, pellets, bloodworm, brine shrimp etc etc just about anything - also algae tabs and veg - peas cucumber and such. A sand or soft gravel substrate is best because they often hide in it don't worry if you can't see him every now and again mine often bury themselves, provide a 'cave' ornament or something they can wriggle into for cover - also watch havng the lid off they can be escape artists.

As for disease - I've never had a sick one - think they are pretty hardy

 

[abstract]

Hi,

Can just tell you my own experiences, ive kept dojo for getting on five years - they don't like the temp too warm, mine are actually in a coldwater set up that runs at around 71F - they will eat flake, pellets, bloodworm, brine shrimp etc etc just about anything - also algae tabs and veg - peas cucumber and such. A sand or soft gravel substrate is best because they often hide in it don't worry if you can't see him every now and again mine often bury themselves, provide a 'cave' ornament or something they can wriggle into for cover - also watch havng the lid off they can be escape artists.

As for disease - I've never had a sick one - think they are pretty hardy

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