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Yo-Yo Loach (Botia almorhae)

Synonyms: ..
Stats: Adult Size: 5" (12.5 cm)
Temp: 75-80 F (24-27 C)
Tank: 36" (90 cm) minimum
Requirements: Tank with many hiding places. Plants and wood on sand good.
Diet: Anything. love frozen.
Breeding: ...
Sociability: Keep in at least trios, the more the better. Can be nippy with long finned slow moving fish.
Related Spec: Botia Dario -Queen Loach
Botia histronica - Gold Line Zebra Loach
Yasuhikotakia modesta - Blue Loach
Yasuhikotakia morleti - Skunk Loach
Yasuhikotakia nigrolineata - Black Line Loach
Botia rostrata -Ladder Loach
Yasuhikotakia sidthimunki - Dwarf Loach
Botia striata - Zebra Loach
Special Info:

These fish are great clowns, and love sand substrates.

More info--
Sand Substrates
Botia Spec. Loaches

 

 

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Yo Yo Loach 3

Yo Yo Loach 3
Adult Coloration
Photos courtesy of Mia Woodman