Botia lonachata

Common name: Yoyo Loach

Origin: South Asia (mainly from India and Bangladesh)

Optimal living conditions: 24 - 28 °C temperature
6.0 - 7.5 pH
150 l+ sized aquarium

Adult fish size: 10 - 15 cm

Diet: Feed high-quality pellets, flakes, and occasional live or frozen foods like bloodworms, brine shrimp, or daphnia. Yoyo Loaches are omnivores and will also eat algae, detritus, and small invertebrates.

Tankmates: Peaceful to semi-aggressive species such as tetras, rasboras, and other medium-sized loaches. Yoyo Loaches do best in groups of 3 or more. They may be territorial with each other and other bottom-dwelling fish. Avoid keeping with very small or slow-moving fish.

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