Yoyo loach care
Botia almorhae
Yoyo loach (Botia almorhae) grows to about 15 cm (5.9 in) and needs a tank of at least 200 liters (53 US gallons). Keep it at 23–28 °C (73–82 °F) with a pH of 6–7.5.
FreshwaterMediumSemi-aggressiveEats snails
Adult size15 cm · 5.9 in
Smallest tank200 L · 53 gal
Temperature23–28 °C · 73–82 °F
pH6–7.5
GroupGroups of 5+
TemperamentSemi-aggressive
SwimsBottom
DietOmnivore
Usually fine with
Betta (Siamese fighting fish)AngelfishMollyBristlenose plecoTiger barbDwarf gouramiSwordtailKuhli loachFancy goldfishSerpae tetraBuenos Aires tetraPearl gourami
Avoid with
Cherry shrimpAmano shrimpParadise fishWhite cloud minnowConvict cichlidOscarJack DempseyDemasoni cichlidCommon goldfishKoiPea pufferFigure-eight puffer
Track your tank with Guppi
Log water tests by tapping your kit’s colors, get water change reminders and check every tankmate before you buy.
Typical ranges from hobby references, checked by hand. Individual fish and local water vary.
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