How long do Yoyo Loaches live?
Yoyo Loaches are long-lived, often 10 or more years with good care. Stable, spacious, mature water supports that lifespan.
What do Yoyo Loaches eat?
They eat sinking pellets, wafers, frozen/live foods, and snails; do not rely on scraps. Overfeeding is the main diet error; feed moderate portions finished in a few minutes.
Tank size and water parameters
A 40-gallon (150 L) tank or larger suits a group of 3-5. Target 75-86°F (24-30°C), pH 6.0-7.5, moderate hardness, zero ammonia and nitrite, nitrate under 20 ppm. Keep in groups of 3+ with smooth substrate and hiding places.
Common mistakes with Yoyo Loaches
Usual errors: keeping a single loach (they are social and stressed alone); too small a tank for an active 5-6 inch fish; sharp substrate; and fin-nipping tank mates or very small fish they may bother.
Beginner mistakes to avoid
- Keeping one — yoyos are social and do poorly alone; keep 3+.
- Too small a tank — active adults need 40+ gallons.
- Sharp substrate — smooth sand or rounded gravel protects them.
- Tiny tank mates — they may harass or eat very small fish.