Can Guppy Live With Yoyo Loach?
✅Compatible
Guppy and Yoyo Loach are compatible. Temperature overlap 75–82°F. Both peaceful.
Conditions: Minimum 30 gallon tank.
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Parameter Comparison
| Parameter | Guppy | Yoyo Loach | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 72–82°F | 75–82°F | 75–82°F ✓ |
| pH Range | 6.8–7.8 | 6–7.5 | 6.8–7.5 ✓ |
| Temperament | peaceful | peaceful | Both peaceful ✓ |
| Max Size | 2.4" | 6.3" | Similar ✓ |
| Min Tank Size | 11 gal | 30 gal | 30 gal minimum together |
| Diet | Omnivore | Omnivore | — |
| Care Level | beginner | intermediate | — |
Tank Requirements for Guppy + Yoyo Loach
To keep Guppy and Yoyo Loach together, you need at minimum a 30 gallon tank. Guppy 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
Guppy
Poecilia reticulata
beginnerpeaceful11+ gal
The Guppy (Poecilia reticulata) is a beginner freshwater species known for its multi-color (varies by strain) coloration. Extremely popular. Top to 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
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