Yoyo loach size: how big does it get?

Adults reach about 13 cm. The largest on record measured 15.5 cm (standard length). Record sizes among the 7 Botia species on LumaReef: 7.8 cm (Zebra loach) to 25 cm (Ladder Loach).

Yoyo loach tank size: what is the minimum?

A tank at least 120 cm long. In LumaReef that is the Wide tank or larger.

Yoyo loach water parameters: what does it need?

Temperature 20–27 °C, pH 6.0–7.5, hardness 3–12 °dGH. Close to what most Botia on LumaReef need (22–28 °C).

Yoyo loach tank mates: what can it live with?

It gets along with 68 of the 99 freshwater species in the catalogue, such as Bristlenose pleco, Sailfin molly, and Giant danio.

Yoyo loach and plants: is it plant safe?

No, it may eat or uproot plants.

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Yoyo loach

Botia almorhae

A noisy digger that sifts sand, cracks snails, and rests at odd angles.

The Yoyo loach (Botia almorhae) is a tropical freshwater fish of the family Botiidae. It lives on the bottom. Adults grow to about 13 cm; the largest on record measured 15.5 cm (standard length). In the aquarium it needs a tank at least 120 cm long and water at 20–27 °C.

Size: 13 cm
Smallest tank: 120 cm
Temperature: 20–27 °C
Care: Moderate

In the aquarium

Temperature20–27 °C

pH6.0–7.5

Hardness3–12 °dGH

Temperament: Semi-aggressive
Diet: Carnivore
Activity: Busy
Water layer: Bottom
Group: Happiest in a group of 5 or more
Plants: Eats plants

These values are compiled from real species data, and the LumaReef simulation is built to keep them true to life.

Which tank it fits

Nano60 cm · 65 litresToo small
Standard90 cm · 180 litresToo small
Wide120 cm · 300 litres18 of them
Living room180 cm · 650 litres40 of them
Showcase250 cm · 1,200 litres75 of them
Gallery300 cm · 1,440 litres90 of them

Who it lives with

Gets along68 species

and 44 more species

Caution29 species

Narrow shared temperature range

Crowding the same layer

Siamese algae eater

Not together2 species

Water temperatures do not overlap

In the wild

Water type: Freshwater
Climate zone: Tropical
Habitat: On the bottom
Largest on record: 15.5 cmstandard length, tail fin excluded

Conservation status

Classification

OrderCypriniformes
FamilyBotiidae
GenusBotia
SpeciesBotia almorhae

In other languages

English: Almorha Loach
Spanish: Locha yo-yo
Japanese: パキスタンローチ

Quick answers

Yoyo loach size: how big does it get?: Adults reach about 13 cm. The largest on record measured 15.5 cm (standard length). Record sizes among the 7 Botia species on LumaReef: 7.8 cm (Zebra loach) to 25 cm (Ladder Loach).
Yoyo loach tank size: what is the minimum?: A tank at least 120 cm long. In LumaReef that is the Wide tank or larger.
Yoyo loach water parameters: what does it need?: Temperature 20–27 °C, pH 6.0–7.5, hardness 3–12 °dGH. Close to what most Botia on LumaReef need (22–28 °C).
Yoyo loach tank mates: what can it live with?: It gets along with 68 of the 99 freshwater species in the catalogue, such as Bristlenose pleco, Sailfin molly, and Giant danio.
Yoyo loach: alone or in a group?: Keep at least 5 together.
Yoyo loach and plants: is it plant safe?: No, it may eat or uproot plants.