My new yoyo loaches

[Teddylfc]

Hi all

I have just added (last night) 3 yoyo loaches and they really make the tank look good. Last night they seemed so playfull and stuck together.

This morning I have come down and my rainbow shark is going ape**** chasing them non stop. Is this a big problem?? Will he calm down ?? Is he just marking hid teratory (spell check).

I hope i can keep both on as I love both fish.

Ps any tips on keeping these yoyo's

Cheers
Teddy

[wesleydnunder]

Don't worry about your yoyos. The shark will learn not to pester them the first time one of the yoyos hits him with a cheek spine.

The yoyos generally max out around 6" or so. Some stay skinny while some get quite pot-bellied. They can handle a wide range of conditions and tank mates. They will eat just about anything but have a particular fondness for snails. They are also, if cared for properly, quite long-lived. I have one in my tang. tank that is almost 23 yrs old.

Mark

[Teddylfc]

My new yoyo loaches

Cheers mark

Feel better now!! I read they are hardy but wanted to make sure. I do like the way they add a bit off spice and colour to the tank

Thanks again mark.

Teddy

[stevenallenbarnard]

Every rainbow shark I've ever had was a *****, lol. are the loaches close to the same size as the shark, if so then everything should work itself out. Like Mark said, those bifurcated sub-ocular spines help.