Can Angelfish Live With Yoyo Loach?
✅Compatible
Angelfish and Yoyo Loach are compatible. Temperature overlap 76–84°F.
Conditions: Minimum 30 gallon tank.
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Parameter Comparison
| Parameter | Angelfish | Yoyo Loach | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 75–86°F | 75–82°F | 76–84°F ✓ |
| pH Range | 6–7.5 | 6–7.5 | 6.5–7.5 ✓ |
| Temperament | semi-aggressive | peaceful | Monitor ⚠ |
| Max Size | 5.9" | 6.3" | Similar ✓ |
| Min Tank Size | 40 gal | 30 gal | 30 gal minimum together |
| Diet | Omnivore | Omnivore | — |
| Care Level | intermediate | intermediate | — |
Tank Requirements for Angelfish + Yoyo Loach
To keep Angelfish and Yoyo Loach together, you need at minimum a 30 gallon tank. Angelfish should be kept in a school of 5+. Yoyo Loach should be kept in a school of 6+. Provide adequate filtration, stable temperature with a heater, and hiding spots to reduce stress.
Species Profiles
Angelfish
Pterophyllum scalare
intermediatesemi-aggressive40+ gal
The Angelfish (Pterophyllum scalare) is a intermediate freshwater species known for its silver, black stripes (many color variants) coloration. Iconic tall-bodied cichlid. Mid.
Full care guide →Yoyo Loach
Botia almorhae
intermediatepeaceful30+ gal
The Yoyo Loach (Botia almorhae) is a intermediate freshwater species known for its silver, black y-o-y-o pattern coloration. Active. Bottom to Mid.
Full care guide →Other Compatible Tank Mates
For Angelfish:
For Yoyo Loach:
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