Pakistani Loach
Botia almorhae
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pH
6.5–7.5
Temperature
24–28 °C
Max size
15 cm
Min tank
150 L
Where to buy
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R135
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Overview
What to know before you buy.
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.
Care guide
Keeping Pakistani Loach healthy in a South African setup.
Tank setup
A minimum 150L aquarium suits Pakistani Loach. Match décor to its natural habitat: planting, rockwork or open swimming room as needed.
Water parameters
Keep pH 6.5–7.5 and 24–28°C. Stable parameters matter more than chasing perfect numbers; acclimate new arrivals slowly.
Feeding
Omnivore — sinking foods, snails, frozen. Feed small amounts it clears in a couple of minutes, and vary the diet.
Behaviour
Social, boisterous. Watch it at feeding time and at lights-out to see its real temperament in your tank.
Tankmates
Choose tankmates of similar size and temperament with the same water needs. Avoid fin-nippers and anything large enough to eat it.
Breeding
Breeding success with Pakistani Loach depends on the line and water chemistry; ask your shop about proven pairs.
Settling this fish in?
Condition the tap water, seed the filter, test through the first weeks — most early losses trace back to one of those.
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