Species Profile
Yoyo Loach
Botia almorhae
Loachessemi-aggressive
Adult size
5″
Minimum tank
40 gal
Temperature
75–82°F
pH
6–7.5
Schooling
Group of 5+
Water level
bottom
Grows from juvenile
Typically sold at ~2″ and reaches 5″ over ~1 year. Plan tank size for the adult, not the fish at purchase.Diet
Sinking pellets, frozen, snails
Notes
Active and boisterous Botia from northern India, named for the Y-O-Y-O pattern on the flanks. Eats pest snails enthusiastically. Group of 5+ keeps them from bullying tankmates; smaller groups can become problematic.
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