Will golden dojo loaches survive at 78*F ?

[aznprz]

I know they like colder waters, but does anyone have them in water temperatures around 78*F ?

 

[MammoMK11]

Mine is in 78 F and it's doing just fine.

 

[Martin Thoene]

Dojos are a sub-tropical fish and as such do better at cooler temperatures in the long term. They will survive higher temperatures but seem more open to diseases and infection at such temperatures, so it must be assumed that living at these temps degrades their immune system efficiency.
They are a highly adaptable species and escapes from fish farms (they're used as a food fish) have invaded many countries successfully...... unfortunately for local fauna.

Martin.

 

[silentskream]

we have kept ours in a 78 degree tank for about 2 years and he has never shown any signs of illness at all. he's about 10 inches long and an inch in diameter.. so he seems reasonably healthy.
so yes, they can live and sometimes do well in warmer water... but it will cut down on their life expectancy.
I've got a goldfish tank set up now that will make a good future home.

 

[canucksfan1]

Mine is doing awsome in my tank that is about 78, he is always flying around the tank, and when not doing that resting lazyly on the plants

 

[H3D]

Keeping a weather loach in a tank that warm will drastically shorten its life. 65-68 degrees would be far more appropriate.

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

 

[aznprz]

great info, thanks