Our Guide To Keeping Yoyo Loach Fish
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About Fish Species:
- Scientific name: Botia almorhae
- Common name: Yoyo Loach
- Family: Cobitidae
- Origin: India, Nepal, and Bangladesh
- Adult length: 12 - 15 cm
- Lifespan: 8 to 10 years
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Tank Setup:
- Yoyo Loaches thrive in a tank with plenty of hiding places and substrate for burrowing. A tank size of at least 75 gallons is recommended for a small group of these fish.
- Provide driftwood, rocks, and caves to create hiding spots, and use sand or fine gravel as substrate.
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Water Parameters:
- Maintain slightly acidic to neutral water conditions with a pH range of 6.5 to 7.5.
- Keep the water temperature between 23 to 29°C (73 to 84°F).
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Filtration and Water Flow:
- Yoyo Loaches prefer moderate water flow, so choose a filter that provides gentle to moderate flow.
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Diet:
- Yoyo Loaches are omnivores, and their diet should include high-quality sinking pellets, flakes, and live or frozen foods like bloodworms, brine shrimp, and daphnia.
- Include vegetable matter in their diet, and avoid overfeeding to prevent obesity.
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Tank mates:
- Yoyo Loaches are social and should be kept in groups of at least three individuals.
- They are compatible with other peaceful community fish but may become aggressive towards their own kind if not kept in a group.
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Behavior and Compatibility:
- Yoyo Loaches are active and may display playful behavior, especially when kept in a group.
- Avoid keeping them with aggressive or territorial fish that may stress or harm them.
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