Tank setup
A minimum 150L aquarium suits Pakistani Loach. Match décor to natural behaviour — plants, rockwork, or open swimming room as needed.
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Common
Pakistani Loach
Botia almorhae
Botia almorhae
pH
6.5 - 7.5
Temperature
24° - 28 °C
Max size
15 cm
Min tank
150 L
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Also sold as the yoyo loach for the pattern on its flanks. Grows larger than shops often suggest, is highly social, and will systematically clear a tank of pest snails.
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Everything you need to keep Pakistani Loach healthy in a South African setup.
A minimum 150L aquarium suits Pakistani Loach. Match décor to natural behaviour — plants, rockwork, or open swimming room as needed.
Keep pH 6.5–7.5 and 24–28°C. Stable parameters matter more than chasing perfect numbers — acclimate new arrivals slowly.
Pakistani Loach is omnivore — sinking foods, snails, frozen. Feed a varied diet appropriate for freshwater fish — quality flakes, pellets, or frozen foods sized to the mouth.
Pakistani Loach is generally social, boisterous. Observe during feeding and at lights-out for true temperament.
Pair with similarly sized social, boisterous tankmates in freshwater fish. Avoid fin-nippers or species that outgrow this fish.
Breeding notes for Pakistani Loach vary by line and water chemistry — ask your local shop about proven pairs in SA.
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