Can Tiger Barb Live With Yoyo Loach?
✅Compatible
Tiger Barb and Yoyo Loach are compatible. Temperature overlap 75–82°F.
Conditions: Minimum 30 gallon tank.
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Parameter Comparison
| Parameter | Tiger Barb | 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 | semi-aggressive | peaceful | Monitor ⚠ |
| Max Size | 2.8" | 6.3" | Similar ✓ |
| Min Tank Size | 20 gal | 30 gal | 30 gal minimum together |
| Diet | Omnivore | Omnivore | — |
| Care Level | beginner | intermediate | — |
Tank Requirements for Tiger Barb + Yoyo Loach
To keep Tiger Barb and Yoyo Loach together, you need at minimum a 30 gallon tank. Tiger Barb should be kept in a school of 8+. 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
Tiger Barb
Puntigrus tetrazona
beginnersemi-aggressive20+ gal
The Tiger Barb (Puntigrus tetrazona) is a beginner freshwater species known for its orange-gold, black stripes coloration. Keep in groups of 6+. 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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