| Scientific Name | Misgurnus angullicaudatus |
| Common Names of weather loach | Amur Mud Loach, Dojo Loach, Japanese Loach, Japanese Weatherfish, Oriental Weatherfish, Pond Loach, Weather Loach |
| Origin | South Asia: China, Korea, Japan, Northern Vietnam, Siberia, Sakhalin |
| Family | Cobitidae |
| Size of the fish | 12 inches (30 cm) |
| Behavior and temperament |
Peaceful, community fish
Shoaling fish |
| Lifespan | 10 years |
| Level of housing | Bottom dweller |
| Minimum Tank Size | 20 gallon |
| Food | Eats almost anything/ Omnivorous |
| Breeding Level | Difficult |
| Care | Easy to Intermediate |
| the pH of the tank water | 6.0 to 8.0 |
| The hardness of the tank water | 7 to 12 dGH |
| The temperature of the tank water | 40 F to 77 F (4 C to 25 C) |