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The Yoyo Loach (Botia almorhae), also known as the Pakistani Loach, is a highly engaging and active freshwater fish prized by aquarists for its playful antics and striking appearance. These social bottom-dwellers are characterized by their distinctive labyrinthine patterns of light and dark markings, often resembling the letters 'Y' and 'O' across their bodies, which gives them their common name. Growing to about 4-6 inches, Yoyo Loaches thrive in well-established aquariums with plenty of hiding spots such as caves, driftwood, and dense planting. They are excellent scavengers, helping to keep the substrate clean, and are known for their voracious appetite for pest snails, making them a natural and effective snail control solution. Yoyo Loaches are best kept in groups of three or more, as they are highly social and will become stressed if kept alone, often exhibiting shy or aggressive behavior. A varied diet of high-quality flakes, pellets, frozen, and live foods will keep them healthy and vibrant. They prefer warm, well-oxygenated water with a moderate current, making them suitable tank mates for other peaceful, similarly sized community fish. Their lively personalities and unique patterns make the Yoyo Loach a fascinating and rewarding addition to any suitable freshwater aquarium.

Can be boisterous.