Can corydoras live with yoyo loaches?

Verdict
Yes

Yes. Corydoras and yoyo loaches make a good pair. Both are fine at 75–79°F. Plan on at least 40 gal.

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 75–79°Corydoras 72–79°Yoyo loach 75–86°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6–7.5Corydoras 6–7.8Yoyo loach 6–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Corydoras · 2.5 inYoyo loach · 5 in0"1"2"3"4"5"6"
Adult length in an aquarium. A fish can swallow anything that fits in its mouth, roughly a third to half its own length for predators.

Care at a glance

CorydorasYoyo loach
Temperature72–79 °F75–86 °F
pH6–7.86–7.5
Adult size2.5 in5.0 in
Minimum tank20 gal40 gal
TemperamentPeacefulSemi-aggressive
Swims atBottomBottom
GroupGroups of 6+Groups of 5+
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

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Better tank mates for yoyo loaches

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Questions

Can corydoras live with yoyo loaches?

Yes. Corydoras and yoyo loaches make a good pair. Both are fine at 75–79°F. Plan on at least 40 gal.

What temperature suits both corydoras and yoyo loaches?

75–79 °F. Corydoras need 72–79 °F, yoyo loaches need 75–86 °F.

What size tank do corydoras and yoyo loaches need together?

At least 40 gal, set by the yoyo loach. Add space for each extra fish.