Can Yoyo Loach Live With Sterbai Corydoras?
Yoyo Loach and Sterbai Corydoras are compatible. Temperature overlap 75–82°F. Both peaceful.
Conditions: Minimum 30 gallon tank.
Parameter Comparison
| Parameter | Yoyo Loach | Sterbai Corydoras | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 75–82°F | 75–82°F | 75–82°F ✓ |
| pH Range | 6–7.5 | 6–7.5 | 6.5–7.5 ✓ |
| Temperament | peaceful | peaceful | Both peaceful ✓ |
| Max Size | 6.3" | 2.6" | Similar ✓ |
| Min Tank Size | 30 gal | 11 gal | 30 gal minimum together |
| Diet | Omnivore | Omnivore | — |
| Care Level | intermediate | beginner | — |
Tank Requirements for Yoyo Loach + Sterbai Corydoras
To keep Yoyo Loach and Sterbai Corydoras together, you need at minimum a 30 gallon tank. Yoyo Loach should be kept in a school of 6+. Sterbai Corydoras should be kept in a school of 6+. Provide adequate filtration, stable temperature with a heater, and hiding spots to reduce stress.
Species Profiles
Yoyo Loach
Botia almorhae
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.
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Corydoras sterbai
The Sterbai Corydoras (Corydoras sterbai) is a beginner freshwater species known for its dark brown, white spots, orange pectoral fins coloration. Popular. Bottom.
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