Yoyo Loach
Botia almorhae
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pH
6.5–7.5
Temperature
23–28 °C
Where to buy
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What Yoyo Loach costs in South Africa
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Overview
What to know before you buy.
Named for the 'YOYO' pattern often seen on their sides, these loaches are incredibly active and curious. They are social fish that establish a complex pecking order within their group. They can be boisterous and should be kept with robust tankmates in a spacious tank.
Key traits
Care guide
Keeping Yoyo Loach healthy in a South African setup.
Tank setup
Size the aquarium to Yoyo Loach's adult size and activity level. Use robust décor and sight breaks so each fish can hold its own space.
Water parameters
Keep pH 6.5–7.5 and 23–28°C. Stable parameters matter more than chasing perfect numbers; acclimate new arrivals slowly.
Feeding
Omnivore. Feed small amounts it clears in a couple of minutes, and vary the diet.
Behaviour
Semi-aggressive. Keep it in a group for natural behaviour.
Tankmates
Choose robust tankmates of similar size, and nothing small enough to be eaten. Add Yoyo Loach last so territories reset.
Breeding
Breeding success with Yoyo 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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