Can Yoyo Loach Live With Sterbai Corydoras?
✅Compatible
Yoyo Loach and Sterbai Corydoras are compatible. Temperature overlap 75–82°F. Both peaceful.
Conditions: Minimum 30 gallon tank.
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Parameter Comparison
| Parameter | Yoyo Loach | Sterbai Corydoras | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 75–86°F | 75–82°F | 75–82°F ✓ |
| pH Range | 6.5–7.5 | 6–7.5 | 6.5–7.5 ✓ |
| Temperament | peaceful | peaceful | Both peaceful ✓ |
| Max Size | 6" | 2.5" | Similar ✓ |
| Min Tank Size | 30 gal | 20 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 3+. 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
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 →Sterbai Corydoras
Corydoras sterbai
beginnerpeaceful20+ gal
The Sterbai Corydoras (Corydoras sterbai) is a beginner-level freshwater fish growing to 2.5 inches. Peaceful temperament, minimum 20 gallon tank.
Full care guide →Other Compatible Tank Mates
For Yoyo Loach:
For Sterbai Corydoras:
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