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Each of our carefully researched, styled, tested and distributed collections reflects a particular aesthetic and ethos. We hope some of these speak to your own style, and help you refine and redefine your own look and style philosophy in the process.
Each of our carefully researched, styled, tested and distributed collections reflects a particular aesthetic and ethos. We hope some of these speak to your own style, and help you refine and redefine your own look and style philosophy in the process.
Looking for unusual aquarium janitors that double as fascinating fish? Enter Botia lohachata, the captivating yo-yo loach. These tropical freshwater fish feature slender brown bodies marked by a splash of lighter cream color resembling a yo-yo. Their crown jewel is an extended spinal cord protrusion gracing their forehead when relaxed.
In the wild, these bottom dwellers thrive in schools navigating riverbeds for small food morsels. At up to 6 inches long, groups of yo-yo loaches bring engaging activity to community tanks. Whether patrolling decor for leftover bits, darting about showing off streamlined forms or playfully interacting with tankmates, they live up to the busy loach reputation.
Yo-yos enjoy heavily planted aquascapes with rocks, driftwood and darker substrates supporting their shy personalities and replicating their natural terrain. Keep them in 3+ groups. Offer protein-rich foods along with vegetables to satisfy omnivorous appetites and maintain vigor.
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Everything arrived alive and is thriving. Thank you
Not only is he beautiful but he is funny. He has a cave he hides in, but sometimes he likes to surf the air bubbles in the back of the tank.
I have owned this species in the past and sell them at the store I work at. If you love snails, you will hate these, they are ravenous snail eaters and will happily decimate a snail population and can easily exceed 3” in size. They are also more aggressive than this lets on as I have kept them with African cichlids and they easily outmatched them any time the cichlids tried to get uppity.
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