Community with caution – Should not be kept with slow moving or small tank mates.
This loach is slightly aggressive, meaning that it can be ideal in a more boisterous community tank. It is happy with its own type and will school up with them. It enjoys a planted aquarium with plenty of hiding places. It prefers an aquarium with good water flow.
Species – Yoyo Loach - Botia Lohachata
Current Size – 4cm
Adult Length – 12cm
Temperature Range – 22 - 27°C
pH Range – 6.0 – 7.5
Special Requirements - They prefer a tank with good water flow.
Tanks Mates and Compatibility – This is a boisterous fun loach that should be kept with bigger tank mates and with others if its own kind.
Feeding – They prefer to feed on the bottom, sifting through the substrate. Sinking pellets and frozen foods are ideal.
Please note – Some images used are library photos and will show the colour potential at a fully mature size, as our fish are juveniles they may vary.
We always aim to supply the fish as close to the purchase size as possible. On rare occasions if this is not possible we will contact you.
The fish are selected at random however you are welcome to make a note on the order and the fish manager will do his best for you, requests are dependent on stock at the time of your order.
