Can Yoyo Loach Live With Pictus Catfish?
✅Compatible
Yoyo Loach and Pictus Catfish are compatible. Temperature overlap 75–81°F. Both peaceful.
Conditions: Minimum 55 gallon tank.
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Parameter Comparison
| Parameter | Yoyo Loach | Pictus Catfish | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 75–82°F | 72–77°F | 75–81°F ✓ |
| pH Range | 6–7.5 | 6.5–7.5 | 6.5–7.5 ✓ |
| Temperament | peaceful | peaceful | Both peaceful ✓ |
| Max Size | 6.3" | 4.7" | Similar ✓ |
| Min Tank Size | 30 gal | 40 gal | 55 gal minimum together |
| Diet | Omnivore | Omnivore | — |
| Care Level | intermediate | intermediate | — |
Tank Requirements for Yoyo Loach + Pictus Catfish
To keep Yoyo Loach and Pictus Catfish together, you need at minimum a 55 gallon tank. Yoyo Loach should be kept in a school of 6+. Pictus Catfish should be kept in a school of 4+. 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 freshwater species known for its silver, black y-o-y-o pattern coloration. Active. Bottom to Mid.
Full care guide →Pictus Catfish
Pimelodus pictus
intermediatepeaceful40+ gal
The Pictus Catfish (Pimelodus pictus) is a intermediate freshwater species known for its silver, black spots coloration. Active. Mid to Bottom.
Full care guide →Other Compatible Tank Mates
For Yoyo Loach:
For Pictus Catfish:
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