Yoyo Loach
Botia almorhae
Yoyo Loach (Botia almorhae) is a freshwater species with an adult-size reference of about 15 cm. It needs at least 200 litres and 5 individuals, with its social and territorial profile taken into account.
Wassertemperatur
22 - 27 °C
pH-Wert
6.5 - 7.5
Wassertyp
Süßwasser
Tankfüllstand
Unten und in der Mitte
Erwachsenengröße
15 cm
Mindesttankvolumen
>= 200 L
Mindestgruppe
>= 5
GH
5 - 12 dGH
KH
2 - 6 dKH
TDS
95 - 240 ppm
Leitfähigkeit
148 - 375 uS/cm
Artbeschreibung
Geographical Origin and Habitat: A freshwater species; the enclosure should provide stability, oxygenation, space and shelter consistent with its behaviour without turning one habitat description into a mandatory recipe.
Taxonomy and Morphology: The accepted scientific name is Botia almorhae; the verified classification records genus Botia, family Botiidae, subfamily Botiinae, order Cypriniformes. Historical names remain searchable as synonyms rather than separate species.
Social Behavior: Yoyo Loach is social and should be kept in a group. The minimum reference is 5 individuals; sex, maturity and available space can require a more conservative composition. Observe access to food, resting behaviour, chasing and use of shelter. Isolation, persistent competition or aggression means the number, composition or environment needs to be corrected.
Coloration and Sexual Dimorphism: Colour and shape can vary with age, sex, physiological state and environmental conditions. Identification and sexing require recognized species-level characters; one appearance or photograph is not enough.
Pflege, Zucht und Mitbewohner
Aquarium Setup: Yoyo Loach needs an aquarium of at least 200 litres, sized for adult body size and a minimum group of 5 individuals. Filtration, shelter and swimming room must match the species and the actual number kept. Volume alone does not make an enclosure suitable: tank shape and length, usable area, oxygenation and the ability to separate territories must reflect adult behaviour.
Diet and Feeding: The recorded diet is omnivorous. Offer appropriately sized foods varied within that category, and adjust quantity and frequency from actual intake, body condition and leftovers. One food or a fixed schedule is not suitable for every age and situation.
Water Quality: Maintain stable, well-oxygenated water appropriate to a freshwater species; the card's reference values are 22–27 °C, pH 6.5–7.5. Verify conditions with reliable tests and size maintenance and filtration to the actual load. Ranges are not automatic thresholds for treatment or rapid chemical correction.
Compatibility and Cohabitation: The cohabitation profile is a species to combine with caution, with a generally active temperament. Keep at least 5 individuals; tankmates, stocking density and decor must allow escape, rest and feeding without excessive competition. Watch interactions especially during feeding, maturity and breeding. Persistent chasing, injury or exclusion from food requires a change in stocking or layout, or separation of the animals.
Aquarium Breeding: The recorded reproductive profile is “oviparity”. Breeding should be attempted only with healthy adults, separation capacity and a plan for eggs or young. Do not treat unverified triggers, sex ratios or hatch times as universal for this species.
Risks and Diseases: Use a secure cover and close escape gaps. Prevent problems through quarantine of new arrivals, stable water, appropriate feeding and daily observation. Similar signs can have different causes, so check parameters, history and diagnosis before medication. Follow the product label and qualified aquatic-veterinary advice; there is no universal reduced dose for a species or family.
Geografische Herkunft und Verbreitung
A freshwater species; the enclosure should provide stability, oxygenation, space and shelter consistent with its behaviour without turning one habitat description into a mandatory recipe.
Ursprung
Süd- und Südostasien
Fischprofil
- Temperament
- Active
- Yoyo Loach has a generally active temperament. Insufficient space, an unsuitable social ratio or incompatible tankmates can substantially change observed behaviour.
- Diät
- Omnivore
- As opportunistic omnivores, Yoyo loaches require a varied diet to remain healthy and vibrant. They are famous for eating pest snails, making them excellent natural pest control, but they also feed on insect larvae, aquatic crustaceans, and plant matter. In the aquarium, they readily accept high-quality sinking pellets, tablets, frozen foods like bloodworms and brine shrimp, and fresh vegetables.
- Lebenserwartung
- 8-15 years
- Erwachsenengröße
- 15 cm
- Geschlechterverhältnis
- Group
- Yoyo Loach is social and should be kept in a group. The reference minimum is 5 individuals and must not be read as permission to overcrowd the aquarium.
- Fütterungsfrequenz
- Twice daily
- It is recommended to feed Yoyo loaches once or twice a day with portions they can consume within a few minutes. Since they are active bottom scavengers, feeding them shortly before the aquarium lights turn off can be beneficial, as they are often more active during twilight. Varying their food types throughout the week helps ensure they receive all necessary nutrients.
- Bioload
- Medium to High
- Yoyo loaches have a moderate to medium-high bioload due to their active nature, growth potential up to 5-6 inches (12-15 cm), and the requirement to keep them in groups. They produce a fair amount of waste while foraging in the substrate, requiring efficient filtration systems to manage organic compounds. Weekly water changes and vacuuming the substrate are recommended to keep the water parameters stable and nitrate levels low.
- Fluss
- Strong
- Originating from clear, slow to moderately fast-flowing rivers in northern India, Yoyo loaches prefer moderate to strong water flow. A well-oxygenated environment with a powerhead or a strong filter output will replicate their natural habitat and keep them active. Adequate current combined with clean water is essential to prevent common health issues.
- Sprungrisiko
- Yes
- These loaches are highly accomplished and habitual jumpers, capable of leaping out of the water when startled or exploring. A tightly-fitting lid or cover is absolutely essential, ensuring there are no open gaps around filters or heaters. Any small opening can be used by these curious fish to escape, often leading to a fatal exit from the aquarium.
- Reproduktion
- Oviparous
- Breeding Yoyo loaches in a home aquarium is extremely difficult and rarely documented, as they require specific seasonal triggers that are hard to replicate. In the wild, they migrate upstream to spawn during the monsoon season, when water parameters change drastically. Most specimens available in the trade are either wild-caught or bred in commercial facilities using hormone injections.
- Kompatibilität & Tankkameraden
- With caution
- The cohabitation profile is a species to combine with caution, with a generally active temperament. Keep at least 5 individuals; tankmates, stocking density and decor must allow escape, rest and feeding without excessive competition. Watch interactions especially during feeding, maturity and breeding. Persistent chasing, injury or exclusion from food requires a change in stocking or layout, or separation of the animals.
- Tankfüllstand
- Middle/Bottom
- Yoyo loaches are primarily bottom-dwelling fish, spending most of their time scouring the substrate for food. However, they are highly active and will frequently swim into the middle water levels to explore or feed. Because of this behavior, they are classified as bottom-to-middle swimmers, utilizing a significant portion of the lower aquarium environment.
Wissenschaftliche Modelle & Parameter
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- Trophäenniveau
- 3,3 ± 0,4 se
- Phylogenetische Einzigartigkeit (PD50)
- 0.502
- Bayessche Längen-Gewichts-Beziehung
- a = 0.00759, b = 2.88
- AnfälligkeitGeringe Anfälligkeit (10 / 100)
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