Yoyo Loach

Yoyo Loach (Botia almorhae)

An active and characterful loach with a silver body and dark, irregular Y-shaped markings (which can resemble the word "YOYO"), the Yoyo Loach is a hardy and entertaining bottom-dweller. Playful, social, and known for its quirky behaviour, it's best kept in groups in larger community tanks.

Care at a Glance:

• Minimum Tank Size: 150L with soft substrate, caves, and hiding spots
• Temperature: 24–28°C
• pH Range: 6.0–7.5
• Water Hardness: Soft to moderate
• Temperament: Peaceful, active, schooling; can be semi-aggressive with slow fish
• Diet: Sinking wafers, pellets, frozen bloodworms, brine shrimp, snails
• Max Size: 10–15cm
• Lifespan: 8–10+ years
• Care Level: Easy

Tank Mates: Peaceful community fish such as rainbowfish, medium tetras, and gouramis; keep in groups of 5+ and avoid very small or slow-moving fish.

Origin: South Asia — rivers and streams (India, Nepal, Bangladesh)