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Yoyo Loach (Botia almorhae)

Yoyo Loach

Botia almorhae

freshwatereasy to keepfishsemi-aggressiveswims bottommay eat shrimp

Boisterous and social; keep a group so the squabbling spreads out. A good natural snail control.

Adult size
5 in
Smallest tank
55 gal
Keep them in groups of
5+
Temperature
75–86 °F
pH · hardness
6–7.5 · 3–12 dGH
Food
Omnivore: sinking pellets, frozen foods; eats snails
Start a freshwater build to add this

Gets along with

Chili RasboraNerite SnailRamshorn SnailMalaysian Trumpet SnailAssassin SnailGhost ShrimpBetta (male)Ember Tetra

Think twice about

Cherry Shrimp — shrimp it would huntBlue Dream Shrimp — shrimp it would huntWhite Cloud Mountain Minnow — needs 60–72 °FCrystal Red Shrimp — needs 66–74 °FTiger Shrimp — shrimp it would hunt

Easy plants for the same tank

Water SpriteRed Tiger LotusOzelot SwordRotala RotundifoliaAmazon SwordBacopa Caroliniana

Care ranges are typical hobby guidance and vary by source and by where the animal came from. Ask your supplier and watch your own tank. Spot a mistake on this page? Let me know.