Can Yoyo Loach Live With Glass Catfish?
✅Compatible
Yoyo Loach and Glass Catfish are compatible. Temperature overlap 75–80°F. Both peaceful.
Conditions: Minimum 30 gallon tank.
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Parameter Comparison
| Parameter | Yoyo Loach | Glass Catfish | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 75–86°F | 75–80°F | 75–80°F ✓ |
| pH Range | 6.5–7.5 | 6.5–7 | 6.5–7 ✓ |
| Temperament | peaceful | peaceful | Both peaceful ✓ |
| Max Size | 6" | 5" | Similar ✓ |
| Min Tank Size | 30 gal | 20 gal | 30 gal minimum together |
| Diet | Omnivore | Carnivore | — |
| Care Level | intermediate | intermediate | — |
Tank Requirements for Yoyo Loach + Glass Catfish
To keep Yoyo Loach and Glass Catfish together, you need at minimum a 30 gallon tank. Yoyo Loach should be kept in a school of 3+. Glass Catfish should be kept in a school of 5+. Provide adequate filtration, stable temperature with a heater, and hiding spots to reduce stress.
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 →Glass Catfish
Kryptopterus vitreolus
intermediatepeaceful20+ gal
The Glass Catfish (Kryptopterus vitreolus) is a intermediate-level freshwater fish growing to 5 inches. Peaceful temperament, minimum 20 gallon tank.
Full care guide →Other Compatible Tank Mates
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