What fish can live with Yoyo Loach?

Yoyo Loach pairs well with Cardinal Tetra, Rummynose Tetra, Harlequin Rasbora, Fancy Guppy, Platy, Molly. Compatibility depends on tank size, water parameters, and stocking density; the full list on this page ranks every checked pairing.

Species Profile

Yoyo Loach

Botia almorhae

Loachessemi-aggressive

Adult size

5″

Minimum tank

40 gal

Temperature

75–82°F

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.

Compatible Tankmates

Best tank mates for Yoyo Loach

Every species below passes the compatibility engine when paired with Yoyo Loachin a suitably sized tank. Verdicts come from the same rules the builder uses — click a card to see that species' own care profile and its tank mates in turn.