Yo-Yo Loach 3”

🌀 Yo-Yo Loach (3”) – Active, Intelligent, and Perfect for Community Tanks

Add nonstop energy and personality to your aquarium with the Yo-Yo Loach, a highly active bottom-dweller known for its eye-catching pattern and social behavior. Named after the distinct "YOYO" pattern along its sides, this 3” loach is the ideal size for introducing to peaceful community setups or building out a loach school.

A natural scavenger and snail eater, the Botia almorhae (Yo-Yo Loach) is loved by aquarists for its playful group dynamics and effectiveness at cleaning up uneaten food. At 3 inches, it's large enough to be safe in most tanks and ready to thrive in schools of 3 or more.

🐟 Species Profile:

• Scientific Name: Botia almorhae

• Size: 3 inches (can grow up to 5–6 inches)

• Temperament: Peaceful, social, semi-boisterous

• Tank Size: 30+ gallons (school of 3+ recommended)

• Water Parameters: 74–80°F | pH 6.5–7.5

• Diet: Omnivore – sinking pellets, frozen bloodworms, snails, algae wafers

🤝 Recommended Tank Mates:

Yo-Yo Loaches do best in peaceful to semi-active communities with tank mates like:

• Tetras (Rummy Nose, Black Neon, Ember)

• Rasboras & Danios

• Corydoras (different zone, peaceful cohabitation)

• Gouramis

• Rainbowfish

• Avoid aggressive cichlids or slow-moving long-finned species (like bettas).

Yo-Yo Loaches are known for zipping around the tank, especially in groups. They love hiding spaces, driftwood, and caves, and are especially active during feeding times or when housed in a lively setup.

🛒 Why Buy from RobsAquatics.com?

Each Yo-Yo Loach is:

• Individually selected for health and vibrant markings

• Shipped live with our Live Arrival Guarantee

• Acclimated to a wide range of community tank conditions

• Pest-snail control bonus: excellent natural snail predator!

📦 Limited availability at 3 inches – perfect grow-out size for community tanks or loach schools. Order now and bring lively energy to your tank—only at RobsAquatics.com.