CheckMyFishTankYoyo Loach care
Botia almorhae · Freshwater · Intermediate level care
An active loach with a pattern of Y and O markings.
Feeding
Twice a day. One or two sinking pellets or wafers per fish, eaten within a few minutes. Sinking pellets, frozen foods, snails.
Nips the fins of slow fish with long fins.
Eats shrimp and snails.
Good tank mates
Fish that pass every check with Yoyo Loach in a 130 gallon tank: same water, overlapping temperature, nobody gets eaten and no bullies.
Do not mix with
- White Cloud Mountain Minnow: White Cloud Mountain Minnow and Yoyo Loach need different water temperatures.
- Demasoni Cichlid: Demasoni Cichlid fight their own kind. Keep only one per tank.
- Clown Knifefish: Clown Knifefish grows big enough to eat Yoyo Loach.
- Black Ghost Knifefish: Black Ghost Knifefish grows big enough to eat Yoyo Loach.
- Ornate Bichir: Ornate Bichir grows big enough to eat Yoyo Loach.
- Silver Arowana: Silver Arowana grows big enough to eat Yoyo Loach.
- Japanese Rice Fish: Japanese Rice Fish and Yoyo Loach need different water temperatures.
Questions
What size tank does a Yoyo Loach need?
At least 65 gallons for a group of 5. Adults grow to about 6 inches, so plan for the adult size, not the size at the store.
What temperature does a Yoyo Loach like?
73 to 82 degrees Fahrenheit, with a pH of about 6 to 7.5. A steady temperature matters more than hitting one exact number.
How many Yoyo Loach should I keep together?
Keep 5 or more. They feel safe in a group and show better color and behavior.
What do Yoyo Loach eat?
Sinking pellets, frozen foods, snails. Feed twice a day: one or two sinking pellets or wafers per fish, eaten within a few minutes.
Sources
Checked against these sources on 2026-11-10. When sources disagree we use the safer number.