Yoyo Loach tank mates
Botia almorhae
6 rated pairings from the Yoyo Loach care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why. Yoyo Loach needs at least 20 gallons on its own; every companion adds to that.
Excellent matches
3 · Same water, complementary zones, no conflict.
Emerald Dwarf Rasbora
Danio erythromicron
10 gal min · 1" adult · Peaceful
Mid-water swimmer with matching water parameters; peaceful and non-competitive
Panda Corydoras
Corydoras panda
15 gal min · 2" adult · Peaceful
Compatible bottom-dweller with identical water requirements and peaceful temperament
Neon Tetra
Paracheirodon innesi
10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Small, peaceful mid-water fish that won't compete with loaches for bottom space
Good matches
2 · Compatible with normal care — watch space and numbers.
Otocinclus
Otocinclus vittatus
10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Similar size and bottom-dwelling habits; may compete for food but generally compatible
Bristlenose Pleco
Ancistrus sp.
20 gal min · 5" adult · Peaceful
Nocturnal bottom-dweller; minimal interaction but requires similar tank size and conditions
Use caution
1 · Works in the right setup; read the note before combining.
Also recommended alongside Yoyo Loach
Species whose own guides list Yoyo Loach as a tank mate.
Clown Loach
Chromobotia macracanthus
75 gal min · 12" adult · Peaceful
Acei Cichlid
Pseudotropheus acei
55 gal min · 5.5" adult · Semi-aggressive
Arulius Barb
Dawkinsia arulius
55 gal min · 5" adult · Semi-aggressive
Asian Bumblebee Catfish
Pseudomystus siamensis
30 gal min · 5" adult · Semi-aggressive
Cobalt Blue Zebra Cichlid
Maylandia callainos
40 gal min · 5.5" adult · Aggressive
Sumo Loach
Schistura balteata
15 gal min · 2.5" adult · Semi-aggressive
Planning this tank?
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