Botia almorhae
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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
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Everything you need to keep Yoyo Loach healthy in a South African setup.
Size the aquarium to Yoyo Loach's adult size and activity level. Match décor to natural behaviour — plants, rockwork, or open swimming room as needed.
Keep pH 6.5–7.5 and 23–28°C. Stable parameters matter more than chasing perfect numbers — acclimate new arrivals slowly.
Yoyo Loach is an omnivore. Feed a varied diet appropriate for freshwater fish — quality flakes, pellets, or frozen foods sized to the mouth.
Yoyo Loach is generally peaceful. Keep in a group where possible for natural behaviour.
Pair with similarly sized peaceful tankmates in freshwater fish. Avoid fin-nippers or species that outgrow this fish.
Breeding notes for Yoyo Loach vary by line and water chemistry — ask your local shop about proven pairs in SA.
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