Yoyo loach
Botia almorhae
FishFreshwater
- Care level
- Moderate
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Recommended tank
- 200 L
- Maximum size
- 15 cm
- Temperature
- 24–28 °C
- pH
- 6.5–7.5
- Group size
- ≥ 4
- Diet
- Omnivore
Care at a glance
The yoyo loach from northern India and Nepal owes its name to the Y- and O-shaped markings on the flanks of young fish; with age these break up into a network of blotches. It is curious, busy and constantly rummaging between stones and wood.
Keep it in a small group, because on its own it turns either withdrawn or annoying towards other bottom fish. Give it a soft substrate and plenty of hiding places, and bear in mind that it crushes snails: a snail plague disappears, but your ornamental nerites and mystery snails are not safe either.
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