weather loaches lifespan?

[GraemeK]

does anyone know the average lifespan of a weather loach?

I think i remember something about 10 years? Also is there a way of telling its age?

 

[Gibbo]

No idea m8 but 10 yrs doesn't sound unreasonable! As to telling their age count the rings.... oh, that's trees! Silly me

 

[GraemeK]

LOL!

maybe i'll find the answer on my travels...

 

[William]

Scientific Name: Misgurnus angullicaudatus

Other Names: Dojo Loach, Weatherfish

Family: Cobitidae

Origin: Asia, China, Korea, Japan

Adult Size: 12 inches (30 cm)

Social: Peaceful, suitable for community tanks

Lifespan: 10 years

Tank Level: Bottom dweller

Diet: Ominvore, eats most foods

Breeding: Egglayer - difficult to breed

Care: Easy to Intermediate

pH: 6.0 - 8.0

Hardness: variable

Temperature: 40-77 F (4-25 C)

 

[GraemeK]

cheers!