Page 1 of 1

European weather loach Misgurnus fossilis

Posted: Fri Jun 12, 2020 4:44 am
by Thomas
Hi,

a few weeks ago I've purchased 5 M. fossilis from a pond fish breeder here in Germany. Looking for 30 years to keep this loach and now it happens! :) They have well settled in, but they are much more shyer than the Asian weather loaches.

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image

Cheers,
Thomas

Re: European weather loach Misgurnus fossilis

Posted: Fri Jun 12, 2020 12:59 pm
by Bas Pels
I'm surprized you can keep them in Germany. It is illegal in NL

Re: European weather loach Misgurnus fossilis

Posted: Fri Jun 12, 2020 2:07 pm
by Thomas
Of course it's not allowed to take them from the wild, but if they were breeded you can keep them here in germany.

Re: European weather loach Misgurnus fossilis

Posted: Fri Jun 12, 2020 11:30 pm
by NancyD
Those are some very nice looking loaches, Thomas! I don't think I've ever seen them in the US (sniff)

Re: European weather loach Misgurnus fossilis

Posted: Sat Jun 13, 2020 3:52 am
by Bas Pels
Thomas wrote:
Fri Jun 12, 2020 2:07 pm
Of course it's not allowed to take them from the wild, but if they were breeded you can keep them here in germany.
In many cases, I like the German system better than our own. This is a good example. Have luck with them.

Re: European weather loach Misgurnus fossilis

Posted: Tue Jun 16, 2020 2:15 am
by redshark1
Lovely pictures of an interesting fish. Thanks for posting!