🐟 Yoyo Loach (Botia almorhae)
🐟 Yoyo Loach (Botia almorhae)
Freshwater Bottom Dweller • Active Social Loach • Snail-Eating Specialist • River-Style Community Fish
📋 The Yoyo Loach (Botia almorhae) is a bold, energetic freshwater loach famous for its “YO-YO” style markings and playful group behavior.
In the right setup, it becomes an engaging Active Social Loach, especially when kept in a proper group where confidence and natural hierarchy develop.
It is widely valued as a Snail-Eating Specialist, helping reduce nuisance snails while actively hunting across the substrate and décor.
With clean water, strong filtration, and hiding places, it thrives as a reliable Freshwater Bottom Dweller for river-style community aquariums.
💡 Highlights
✨ “YO-YO” Pattern Markings: Iconic reticulated black markings
🐟 Active Social Loach: Best kept in groups for stability
🐌 Snail-Eating Specialist: Helps control pest snails
🌊 River-Style Community Fish: Enjoys clean, oxygen-rich water
🧠 Intelligent & Interactive: Curious, fast, and fun to watch
🧾 A Quick Look at the Yoyo Loach
📛 Common Name: Yoyo Loach (Pakistani Loach)
🔬 Scientific Name: Botia almorhae
👨👩👧 Family: Botiidae
🌍 Origin: Northern India & nearby regions
📏 Max Size: 12–15 cm (≈ 4.7–6″)
💧 pH Range: 6.0–7.5
🌡️ Temperature Range: 24–28 °C (≈ 75–82 °F)
🧠 Care Level: Intermediate
💖 Temperament: Semi-Peaceful (boisterous)
🌿 Planted Tank Safe: ✅ Yes (with sturdy plants)
🏠 Min Tank Size: 120 L (≈ 30 gallons)
📌 Tank Level: Bottom / Mid-lower
🧬 Captive Bred: ❌ No
🌿 Wild Caught: ✅ Yes
⏳ Lifespan: 5–8 years
🍽️ Diet: Omnivore
🐣 Reproduction: Egg layer

















