Can rams live with yoyo loaches?

Verdict
Yes

Yes, rams and yoyo loaches can live together. Both are fine at 80–86°F. Plan on at least 40 gal.

German blue ramGerman blue ram80–86°F · pH 5–7 Yoyo loachYoyo loach75–86°F · pH 6–7.5

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 80–86°German blue ram 80–86°Yoyo loach 75–86°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6–7German blue ram 5–7Yoyo loach 6–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

German blue ram · 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

German blue ramYoyo loach
Temperature80–86 °F75–86 °F
pH5–76–7.5
Adult size2.5 in5.0 in
Minimum tank20 gal40 gal
TemperamentPeacefulSemi-aggressive
Swims atBottomBottom
GroupAlone or in pairsGroups of 5+
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for rams

All german blue ram tank mates

Better tank mates for yoyo loaches

All yoyo loach tank mates

Questions

Can rams live with yoyo loaches?

Yes, rams and yoyo loaches can live together. Both are fine at 80–86°F. Plan on at least 40 gal.

What temperature suits both rams and yoyo loaches?

80–86 °F. Rams need 80–86 °F, yoyo loaches need 75–86 °F.

What size tank do rams and yoyo loaches need together?

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