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Yoyo Loach Tank Mates & Compatibility

Yoyo Loach

Botia almorhae

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TemperamentMostly Peaceful (4/10)
Adult Size15 cm
Temperature24–30°C
Water TypeFreshwater Only
Swim ZoneBottom, Mid-level
StockingGroup of 5+
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Compatible on paper, but will Yoyo Loach fit your setup?

Tank mates can still go wrong if the tank is too small, already full, or the water is a poor match. Add Yoyo Loach to the stocking calculator to check space, stocking pressure, and water needs before you add it.

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Yoyo Loach & Kabia rainbowfish

Botia almorhae · Glossolepis kabia

Ideal Tank Mates
Yoyo Loach: Mostly Peaceful Kabia rainbowfish: Peaceful

Yoyo Loach & Abei Puffer

Botia almorhae · Pao abei

Possible with Caution
Yoyo Loach: Mostly PeacefulAbei Puffer: Highly Aggressive

Yoyo Loach & Achara Catfish

Botia almorhae · Leiarius marmoratus

Possible with Caution
Yoyo Loach: Mostly PeacefulAchara Catfish: Semi-Aggressive

Yoyo Loach & Adolfo Cory

Botia almorhae · Corydoras adolfoi

Possible with Caution
Yoyo Loach: Mostly PeacefulAdolfo Cory: Peaceful

Yoyo Loach & Adonis Pleco

Botia almorhae · Acanthicus adonis

Possible with Caution
Yoyo Loach: Mostly PeacefulAdonis Pleco: Aggressive

Yoyo Loach & Aequidens Jenaro Herrera

Botia almorhae · Aequidens sp. 'Jenaro Herrera'

Possible with Caution
Yoyo Loach: Mostly PeacefulAequidens Jenaro Herrera: Semi-Aggressive

Yoyo Loach & Aequidens diadema (Diadem Cichlid)

Botia almorhae · Aequidens diadema

Possible with Caution
Yoyo Loach: Mostly PeacefulAequidens diadema (Diadem Cichlid): Semi-Aggressive

Yoyo Loach & Aequidens sp. Atabapo

Botia almorhae · Aequidens sp. Atabapo

Possible with Caution
Yoyo Loach: Mostly PeacefulAequidens sp. Atabapo: Semi-Aggressive

Yoyo Loach & Afra Cichlid

Botia almorhae · Cynotilapia afra

Not Recommended
Yoyo Loach: Mostly PeacefulAfra Cichlid: Aggressive

Yoyo Loach & African Arowana

Botia almorhae · Heterotis niloticus

Not Recommended
Yoyo Loach: Mostly PeacefulAfrican Arowana: Mostly Peaceful

Yoyo Loach & African Butterfly Cichlid

Botia almorhae · Anomalochromis thomasi

Ideal Tank Mates
Yoyo Loach: Mostly PeacefulAfrican Butterfly Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Yoyo Loach & African Butterfly Fish

Botia almorhae · Pantodon buchholzi

Possible with Caution
Yoyo Loach: Mostly PeacefulAfrican Butterfly Fish: Semi-Aggressive

Yoyo Loach & African Clawed Frog

Botia almorhae · Xenopus laevis

Possible with Caution
Yoyo Loach: Mostly PeacefulAfrican Clawed Frog: Aggressive

Yoyo Loach & African Dwarf Frog

Botia almorhae · Hymenochirus boettgeri

Not Recommended
Yoyo Loach: Mostly PeacefulAfrican Dwarf Frog: Peaceful

Yoyo Loach & African Jewel Cichlid

Botia almorhae · Hemichromis bimaculatus

Possible with Caution
Yoyo Loach: Mostly PeacefulAfrican Jewel Cichlid: Aggressive

Yoyo Loach & African Knifefish

Botia almorhae · Xenomystus nigri

Not Recommended
Yoyo Loach: Mostly PeacefulAfrican Knifefish: Semi-Aggressive

Yoyo Loach & African Lungfish

Botia almorhae · Protopterus annectens

Possible with Caution
Yoyo Loach: Mostly PeacefulAfrican Lungfish: Highly Aggressive

Yoyo Loach & African Pike

Botia almorhae · Hepsetus odoe

Possible with Caution
Yoyo Loach: Mostly PeacefulAfrican Pike: Aggressive

Yoyo Loach & African Pipefish

Botia almorhae · Enneacampus ansorgii

Not Recommended
Yoyo Loach: Mostly PeacefulAfrican Pipefish: Peaceful

Yoyo Loach & Agassiz Cory

Botia almorhae · Corydoras agassizii

Possible with Caution
Yoyo Loach: Mostly PeacefulAgassiz Cory: Peaceful

Yoyo Loach & Agassiz's Dwarf Cichlid

Botia almorhae · Apistogramma agassizii

Not Recommended
Yoyo Loach: Mostly PeacefulAgassiz's Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive

Yoyo Loach & Ajamaru Rainbowfish

Botia almorhae · Melanotaenia ajamaruensis

Possible with Caution
Yoyo Loach: Mostly PeacefulAjamaru Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Yoyo Loach & Allen's Rainbowfish

Botia almorhae · Chilatherina alleni

Ideal Tank Mates
Yoyo Loach: Mostly PeacefulAllen's Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Yoyo Loach & Alligator Gar

Botia almorhae · Atractosteus spatula

Possible with Caution
Yoyo Loach: Mostly PeacefulAlligator Gar: Aggressive