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Compatibility

Compatibility brief

Can Nerite Snail live with Yoyo Loach?

Nerite Snail

Nerite Snail

Neritina natalensis

peaceful~2.5cm
Yoyo Loach

Yoyo Loach

Botia almorhae

semi-aggressive~15cm
VerdictRISKY

Risky. This mix is commonly discouraged for typical setups.

Nerite Snail + Yoyo Loach: Known incompatible pairing. Yoyo loaches harass nerites the same way they handle MTS, they cannot crack the shell but they keep the snail sealed long enough that the snail starves. The pairing is a slow loss. 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
Nerite SnailYoyo LoachShared window
pH
Range7–7.5 shared
Nerite 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. Known incompatible pairing

    Top issue

    Yoyo loaches harass nerites the same way they handle MTS, they cannot crack the shell but they keep the snail sealed long enough that the snail starves. The pairing is a slow loss.

  2. Yoyo Loach eats snails

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

  3. Compatible temperature range

    Both fish can comfortably share similar water temperatures.

“Known incompatible pairing”

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.
Sources from both profiles
Only URLs that exist on the species records are shown. We do not fabricate citations.
  • Aquarium Co-Op. Nerite Snail Care Guide

    Primary: retailer care guide covering temperature, hardness, algae diet, egg-laying behaviour, and shell-pitting in soft acidic tanks.

  • Seriously Fish. Neritina natalensis (Zebra Nerite)

    Secondary: species reference for natural range (East African freshwater/estuarine), confirming brackish requirement for egg viability.

  • 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: medium. Driven by the lower-confidence profile (Nerite Snail): Typical care sources — real tanks still vary.

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Nerite Snail + Yoyo Loach — common questions

Can Nerite 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 Nerite 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?
Known incompatible pairing. 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.