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Compatibility brief

Can Corydoras Catfish live with Yoyo Loach?

Corydoras Catfish

Corydoras Catfish

Corydoras spp. (page covers the common trade group)

peaceful~6cm
Yoyo Loach

Yoyo Loach

Botia almorhae

semi-aggressive~15cm
VerdictCAUTION

Caution. Check the issues below before buying.

Corydoras Catfish + Yoyo Loach: Temperament difference. Yoyo Loach is semi-aggressive, while Corydoras Catfish is peaceful. Expect chasing or stress unless the tank is large and heavily structured — monitor closely. Outcomes still depend on your tank shape, maintenance routine, and individual fish.

Compatibility score

72/100

Profile confidence: low

Order of checkstank volume vs adults → predation mouth gap → temperament / fin nipping → shared water windows.

Min tank

200L

Combined minimum footprint reference for these two species: about 200L (larger active fish often want more length).

Temperature
Range in °C22–26°C shared
Corydoras CatfishYoyo LoachShared window
pH
Range6–7.5 shared
Corydoras CatfishYoyo LoachShared window
Temperament / behaviour

Temperament gap (peaceful vs semi-aggressive) — needs space, structure, and careful observation, not a “drop and forget” mix.

Assessment details

  1. Temperament difference

    Top issue

    Yoyo Loach is semi-aggressive, while Corydoras Catfish is peaceful. Expect chasing or stress unless the tank is large and heavily structured — monitor closely.

  2. Compatible temperature range

    Both fish can comfortably share similar water temperatures.

“Yoyo Loach is semi-aggressive, while Corydoras Catfish is…”

Temperament difference

Next steps

Concrete changes, not "research more" filler.

  • •Provide plenty of hiding spots and visual breaks so Corydoras Catfish can escape if harassed.
  • •Corydoras Catfish should be kept in a group of at least 6 for best health and behaviour.
  • •Yoyo Loach should be kept in a group of at least 5 for best health and behaviour.
Sources from both profiles
Only URLs that exist on the species records are shown. We do not fabricate citations.
  • Seriously Fish. Corydoras paleatus

    Primary: aquarium size, water chemistry, behaviour, and compatibility (URL verified in upgrade script; recheck if site content changes).

  • FishBase. Corydoras paleatus

    Secondary: taxonomy, distribution, and maximum length in nature; cross-check with aquarium import lines and measured tank parameters.

  • Wikipedia. Corydoras paleatus

    Secondary: general species context; verify all husbandry numbers against a dedicated aquarium care sheet and your test kit, not a single table row.

  • Seriously Fish. Botia almorhae

    Primary: aquarium size, water chemistry, behaviour, and compatibility (URL verified in upgrade script; recheck if site content changes).

  • FishBase. Botia almorhae

    Secondary: taxonomy, distribution, and maximum length in nature; cross-check with aquarium import lines and measured tank parameters.

  • Wikipedia. Botia almorhae

    Secondary: general species context; verify all husbandry numbers against a dedicated aquarium care sheet and your test kit, not a single table row.

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Plan further

Check each species’ mates list, size the glass, then verify the full stock in the builder. Methodology explains how verdicts are produced.

Individual fish vary in personality. Fishori uses conservative hobby rules. Observe any new introduction closely, feed thoughtfully, and keep a quarantine or backup plan. This is not veterinary advice.

Profile data confidence: high. Checked against several solid care sources that mostly agree. At least one species here has common trade-name ambiguity.

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Corydoras Catfish + Yoyo Loach — common questions

Can Corydoras Catfish live with Yoyo Loach?
Yes, if you plan for it. The verdict is CAUTION, which means the pairing works when specific conditions are met, not by default. The first condition: Provide plenty of hiding spots and visual breaks so Corydoras Catfish can escape if harassed.
What tank size do you need for Corydoras Catfish and Yoyo Loach together?
Plan around 200 litres as the working minimum. That figure comes from each species' published minimum and their group needs, and it assumes adult sizes, not shop sizes.
What's the main risk?
Temperament difference. That is the first thing to plan around. The matching entry under assessment details on this page explains the reasoning and the numbers behind it.
What should you check before buying?
Corydoras Catfish should be kept in a group of at least 6 for best health and behaviour. Yoyo Loach should be kept in a group of at least 5 for best health and behaviour.