Can Black Skirt Tetra Live With Yoyo Loach?
✅Compatible
Black Skirt Tetra and Yoyo Loach are compatible. Temperature overlap 75–82°F. Both peaceful.
Conditions: Minimum 30 gallon tank.
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Parameter Comparison
| Parameter | Black Skirt Tetra | Yoyo Loach | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 68–79°F | 75–82°F | 75–82°F ✓ |
| pH Range | 6–7.5 | 6–7.5 | 6.5–7.5 ✓ |
| Temperament | peaceful | peaceful | Both peaceful ✓ |
| Max Size | 3" | 6.3" | Similar ✓ |
| Min Tank Size | 20 gal | 30 gal | 30 gal minimum together |
| Diet | Omnivore | Omnivore | — |
| Care Level | beginner | intermediate | — |
Tank Requirements for Black Skirt Tetra + Yoyo Loach
To keep Black Skirt Tetra and Yoyo Loach together, you need at minimum a 30 gallon tank. Black Skirt Tetra should be kept in a school of 6+. 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
Black Skirt Tetra
Gymnocorymbus ternetzi
beginnerpeaceful20+ gal
The Black Skirt Tetra (Gymnocorymbus ternetzi) is a beginner freshwater species known for its silver, black coloration. Also called black widow tetra. 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 Black Skirt Tetra:
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