Compatibility brief
Can Mystery Snail live with Yoyo Loach?
Risky. This mix is commonly discouraged for typical setups.
Compatibility score
Profile confidence: low
Order of checkstank volume vs adults → predation mouth gap → temperament / fin nipping → shared water windows.
200L
Combined minimum footprint reference for these two species: about 200L (larger active fish often want more length).
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
Known incompatible pairing
Top issueYoyos pull at mystery snail antennae and eyestalks. The snail seals and never re-emerges. The pairing is a slow-motion death for the snail.
Yoyo Loach eats snails
Yoyo Loach preys on aquarium snails — Mystery Snail will be hunted, not cohabited. Do not mix a valued snail with this species.
Compatible temperature range
Both fish can comfortably share similar water temperatures.
“Yoyos pull at mystery snail antennae and eyestalks”
Known incompatible pairing
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.
- Aquarium Co-Op. Mystery Snail Care Guide
Primary: retailer care guide on tank size, calcium needs, breeding clutches, and the bridgesii-vs-canaliculata distinction.
- Applesnail.net. Pomacea bridgesii
Secondary: long-running hobby reference for apple snail biology, breeding, and species ID; useful for telling bridgesii from canaliculata.
- 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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Build the full stocking list with Mystery Snail + Yoyo Loach
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 (Mystery Snail): Typical care sources — trade names for this fish get mixed up, so verify the ID before you buy.