Species Profile

Yoyo Loach

Botia almorhae

Loachessemi-aggressive

Adult size

5″

Minimum tank

40 gal

Temperature

75–82°F

6–7.5

Schooling

Group of 5+

Water level

bottom

Grows from juvenile

Typically sold at ~2″ and reaches 5″ over ~1 year. Plan tank size for the adult, not the fish at purchase.

Diet

Sinking pellets, frozen, snails

Notes

Active and can be boisterous. Eats snails.

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