Yo Yo Loaches and Angelicus Botia's

[sophiecat22]

I have one yoyo loach and was planning on adding 2 more when the FS I bought him from got some more in. When I called them yesterday they told me that they were unable to order anymore and probably won't be able to order any for awhile. I'd like to have some more loaches for my yoyo to play with but that Petstore is the only one in my area that sells yoyos. The petsmart that I work for sells angelicus botias which are somewhat similar to yoyos and I was wondering if I could put an angelicus with my yoyo.

 

[sophiecat22]

anyone?

 

[H3D]

That should work, but you should add 4 more.

 

[sophiecat22]

4 more? Do I have room in my tank for 5 loaches with what's in there now plus another angel and 3 more von rio tetras?

 

[H3D]

No, but loaches and angels should be kept in seperate tanks. A group of loaches will be far too active and will upset the angels. Not to mention loaches should have a tank with a very heavy current. The angels would not like this either. I would get rid of one or the other. Also the loaches will end up killing your snails as well.