Inject playfulness and practicality into your aquarium with our hand-selected quartet of rare Yoyo Loaches. Sporting distinctive “Y” and “O” markings, these social bottom-dwellers tirelessly scour substrate for leftover food and algae. Perfect for community tanks, they’re happiest in groups—enhancing both cleanliness and visual interest.
Key Features:
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Species: Botia lohachata (Yoyo Loach)
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Group Size: Four healthy, disease-screened specimens
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Temperament: Peaceful scavengers; best kept in groups of 4 or more
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Tank Requirements:
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Volume: ≥ 100 L
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Temperature: 22–28 °C
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pH: 6.5–7.5
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Hardness: 5–15 °dGH
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Diet: Omnivorous—accepts sinking pellets, wafers, frozen & live foods
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Behavior: Nocturnal bottom-foragers; excellent at reducing detritus
Care & Setup Tips:
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Provide smooth rocks, driftwood, PVC tubes or caves for daytime hiding.
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Use fine sand or smooth gravel to protect their sensitive barbels.
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Ensure moderate water flow and good filtration to mimic riverine habitats.
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Feed protein-rich sinking foods in the evening, when they’re most active.
What’s Included:
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Four disease-screened Botia lohachata
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Secure, stress-reducing packaging and a detailed acclimation guide
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