Can Discus Live With Yoyo Loach?
✅Compatible
Discus and Yoyo Loach are compatible. Temperature overlap 82–86°F. Both peaceful.
Conditions: Minimum 55 gallon tank.
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Parameter Comparison
| Parameter | Discus | Yoyo Loach | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 81–88°F | 75–82°F | 82–86°F ✓ |
| pH Range | 5.5–7 | 6–7.5 | 6.5–7 ✓ |
| Temperament | semi-aggressive | peaceful | Monitor ⚠ |
| Max Size | 7.9" | 6.3" | Similar ✓ |
| Min Tank Size | 53 gal | 30 gal | 55 gal minimum together |
| Diet | Omnivore | Omnivore | — |
| Care Level | advanced | intermediate | — |
Tank Requirements for Discus + Yoyo Loach
To keep Discus and Yoyo Loach together, you need at minimum a 55 gallon tank. Discus 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
Discus
Symphysodon spp.
advancedsemi-aggressive53+ gal
The Discus (Symphysodon spp.) is a advanced freshwater species known for its multi-color (red, blue, brown, green variants) coloration. King of freshwater fish. Mid.
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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.
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