Can Yoyo Loach Live With Flowerhorn Cichlid?
❌Not Compatible
Flowerhorn Cichlid is aggressive and will likely attack or stress tank mates.
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Parameter Comparison
| Parameter | Yoyo Loach | Flowerhorn Cichlid | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 75–86°F | 80–86°F | 80–86°F ✓ |
| pH Range | 6.5–7.5 | 6.5–8 | 6.5–7.5 ✓ |
| Temperament | peaceful | aggressive | Aggression risk ✗ |
| Max Size | 6" | 12" | Similar ✓ |
| Min Tank Size | 30 gal | 55 gal | 55 gal minimum together |
| Diet | Omnivore | Carnivore | — |
| Care Level | intermediate | intermediate | — |
Species Profiles
Yoyo Loach
Botia almorhae
intermediatepeaceful30+ gal
The Yoyo Loach (Botia almorhae) is a intermediate-level freshwater fish growing to 6 inches. Peaceful temperament, minimum 30 gallon tank.
Full care guide →Flowerhorn Cichlid
Hybrid
intermediateaggressive55+ gal
The Flowerhorn Cichlid (Hybrid) is a intermediate-level freshwater fish growing to 12 inches. Aggressive temperament, minimum 55 gallon tank.
Full care guide →Other Compatible Tank Mates
For Yoyo Loach:
For Flowerhorn Cichlid:
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