Can German Blue Ram and Yoyo Loach live together?

German Blue Ram and Yoyo Loach are compatible. The comparison on this page runs the same compatibility engine as the tank builder, checking temperature and pH overlap, predation by size, temperament, and known hard-pair conflicts.

Species Comparison

German Blue Ram vs Yoyo Loach

German Blue Ram

Mikrogeophagus ramirezi

Yoyo Loach

Botia almorhae

Verdict:Compatible

Side-by-side specs

Cichlids

Family

Loaches

2″

Adult size

5″

20gal

Min tank

40gal

78–85°F

Temperature

75–82°F

5.5–7

6–7.5

peaceful

Temperament

semi-aggressive

Solitary

Schooling

mid

Water level

bottom

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