Yoyo Loach

Botia almorhae

A playful, social loach with a distinctive yoyo or almond-shaped pattern. Excellent snail hunter and bottom-dweller. Must be kept in groups of 5 or more.

Care Parameters

Adult size

12 cm

Min tank

100 L

Temperature

24–28°C

6.5–7.5

5–12 dGH

Diet

Omnivore

Temperament

Peaceful

Water zone

Bottom

Difficulty

Beginner

Schooling

Groups of 5 or more.

Suitable Plants

Myriophyllum

A graceful stem plant with feathery, comb-like leaves that create a soft, flowing background effect. Also known as Parrot's Feather, it adds delicate texture to aquascapes.

Rotala indica

Care profile for Rotala indica: medium-high light, medium CO₂, intermediate difficulty.

Taiwan Moss

A delicate aquarium moss with fine, triangular-shaped fronds that create a lush, textured carpet. Attaches readily to hardscape and is ideal for nano aquascapes.

Java Moss

The most popular and hardy aquarium moss. Grows on almost any surface in almost any conditions. Versatile for attaching to driftwood, rocks, or creating moss walls.

Amazon Sword

Care profile for Amazon Sword: medium light, low CO₂, beginner difficulty.

Compatible Invertebrates

Cherry Shrimp

The most popular freshwater shrimp — bright red coloration, extremely hardy, and prolific breeder. The gateway species for shrimp keeping. Tolerates a wide range of conditions.

Vampire Shrimp

A large, impressive freshwater shrimp with fan-like appendages used to filter feed from the current. Can grow up to 15 cm and requires strong water flow and clean, well-oxygenated water.

Thai Micro Crab

A pea-sized, fully aquatic crab - no land zone needed - that perches on driftwood and picks microparticles from the water. Fragile and easily overlooked; keep a group of 3 or more in a mature nano tank, and never expose it to copper or sharp parameter swings.

Red Cherry Shrimp

A tiny, vivid red dwarf shrimp that breeds easily and endlessly entertains. Fine in nano tanks from 20 L; keep GH 4-15 dGH for successful molting, avoid copper-based medications entirely, and use a sponge filter so young shrimplets never get sucked in.