Yoyo loach compatibility
Every pairing AquariumHQ has assessed for Yoyo loach, derived from stored behavioural and environmental traits. Each verdict links to the reasoning behind it — including where the evidence runs out.
The species record is on the Yoyo loach page. Any pairing not listed here can be assessed on demand with the compatibility checker.
What decides this species' pairings
Counted across every assessment above — the dimensions that actually raise concerns for this animal, rather than the ones a care sheet would list.
| Dimension | Pairings raising it | Share |
|---|---|---|
| zone competition | 22 | 34% |
| size disparity | 16 | 25% |
| temperature | 16 | 25% |
| breeding aggression | 15 | 23% |
| territory | 13 | 20% |
| aggression | 12 | 18% |
Environmental compromise
Whether a shared temperature, pH and hardness band exists is a necessary condition, not evidence that it suits both animals. This counts how good the overlap actually is.
| Overlap quality | Pairings |
|---|---|
| Comfortable for both | 27 |
| Workable | 23 |
| Forced compromise — neither animal is where it wants to be | 12 |
| One animal at the edge of its range | 3 |
Every assessed pairing
Grouped by verdict, worst first.
Incompatible (1)
Should not be attempted. At least one factor is expected to cause harm.
Poor match (26)
Workable only in unusual circumstances. Not a pairing to plan around.
- with Amano shrimp3 concerns
- with Angelfish4 concerns
- with Bladder snail2 concerns
- with Cardinal tetra2 concerns
- with Cherry shrimp3 concerns
- with Chili rasbora4 concerns
- with Discus4 concerns
- with Dwarf gourami4 concerns
- with Electric yellow cichlid4 concerns
- with Ember tetra2 concerns
- with Ghost shrimp3 concerns
- with Goldfish1 concern
- with Guppy2 concerns
- with Honey gourami4 concerns
- with Moonlight gourami4 concerns
- with Mystery snail3 concerns
- with Nerite snail3 concerns
- with Oscar3 concerns
- with Pearl gourami4 concerns
- with Peppered corydoras2 concerns
- with Rope fish4 concerns
- with Rummy-nose tetra2 concerns
- with Senegal bichir3 concerns
- with Severum2 concerns
- with Siamese fighting fish5 concerns
- with White Cloud Mountain minnow2 concerns
Conditional (19)
Can work, but only if the stated conditions are met.
- with American flagfish4 concerns
- with Blue acara3 concerns
- with Celestial pearl danio2 concerns
- with Cherry barb1 concern
- with Convict cichlid3 concerns
- with Firemouth cichlid3 concerns
- with German blue ram3 concerns
- with Harlequin rasbora1 concern
- with Kribensis3 concerns
- with Molly2 concerns
- with Neon tetra1 concern
- with Otocinclus1 concern
- with Panda corydoras3 concerns
- with Pea puffer2 concerns
- with Pictus catfish1 concern
- with Pygmy corydoras1 concern
- with Sailfin molly1 concern
- with Serpae tetra1 concern
- with Zebra danio2 concerns
Generally compatible (10)
Usually works. Minor points to watch are listed below.
Compatible (9)
Requirements align and no behavioural conflict is expected.
Verdict distribution
| Verdict | Pairings | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Poor match | 26 | Workable only in unusual circumstances. Not a pairing to plan around. |
| Conditional | 19 | Can work, but only if the stated conditions are met. |
| Generally compatible | 10 | Usually works. Minor points to watch are listed below. |
| Compatible | 9 | Requirements align and no behavioural conflict is expected. |
| Incompatible | 1 | Should not be attempted. At least one factor is expected to cause harm. |