Yoyo Loach

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Latin Name: Botia lohachata
Common Name(s): Yoyo or Pakistani loach
Difficulty: Intermediate
Temperament: Moderate
pH: 6.0 - 8.0
Adult Full Size: 6”
Minimum Tank Size: 55 gallons
Plant Safe: Yes
Foods: Sinking shrimp pellets, bloodworms

Description: This is unique species belonging to the botia genus has four pairs of barbels. They are great energetic scavengers that will eat snails, but also should not be kept with small crustaceans (shrimp). They can be a little nippy with slow or small fish, but are generally docile when kept in groups.