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Compatibility brief

Can Malaysian Trumpet Snail live with Yoyo Loach?

Malaysian Trumpet Snail

Malaysian Trumpet Snail

Melanoides tuberculata

peaceful~2.5cm
Yoyo Loach

Yoyo Loach

Botia almorhae

semi-aggressive~15cm
VerdictRISKY

Risky. This mix is commonly discouraged for typical setups.

Malaysian Trumpet Snail + Yoyo Loach: Yoyo Loach eats snails. Yoyo Loach preys on aquarium snails — Malaysian Trumpet Snail will be hunted, not cohabited. Do not mix a valued snail with this species. Real tanks add variables Fishori cannot model; treat this as a high-risk read, not certainty.

Compatibility score

30/100

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 °C22–28°C shared
Malaysian Trumpet SnailYoyo LoachShared window
pH
Range7–7.5 shared
Malaysian Trumpet SnailYoyo LoachShared window
Temperament / behaviour

Temperament gap (peaceful vs semi-aggressive) adds stress on top of the hard incompatibility — space and cover do not make this pairing safe.

Assessment details

  1. Yoyo Loach eats snails

    Top issue

    Yoyo Loach preys on aquarium snails — Malaysian Trumpet Snail will be hunted, not cohabited. Do not mix a valued snail with this species.

  2. Compatible temperature range

    Both fish can comfortably share similar water temperatures.

“Yoyo Loach preys on aquarium snails — Malaysian Trumpet Snail…”

Yoyo Loach eats snails

Next steps

Concrete changes, not "research more" filler.

  • •Yoyo Loach should be kept in a group of at least 5 for best health and behaviour.
Sources from both profiles
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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: medium. Driven by the lower-confidence profile (Malaysian Trumpet Snail): Typical care sources — real tanks still vary.

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Malaysian Trumpet Snail + Yoyo Loach — common questions

Can Malaysian Trumpet Snail live with Yoyo Loach?
For most keepers, no. The verdict is RISKY: at least one check fails hard for a typical home tank. Choose a different pairing, or read the assessment details on this page to see exactly what fails before deciding.
What tank size do you need for Malaysian Trumpet Snail 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?
Yoyo Loach eats snails. That is the check that fails outright for this pair. The matching entry under assessment details on this page explains the reasoning and the numbers behind it.
What should you check before buying?
Yoyo Loach should be kept in a group of at least 5 for best health and behaviour.