Can Platy and Yoyo Loach live together?

Platy 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

Platy vs Yoyo Loach

Platy

Xiphophorus maculatus

Yoyo Loach

Botia almorhae

Verdict:Compatible

Side-by-side specs

Livebearers

Family

Loaches

2.5″

Adult size

5″

10gal

Min tank

40gal

70–82°F

Temperature

75–82°F

7–8.2

6–7.5

peaceful

Temperament

semi-aggressive

Schooling

mid

Water level

bottom

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