Can ghost shrimp live with yoyo loaches?
Verdict
No
No. Ghost shrimp and yoyo loaches should not share a tank. A yoyo loach is big enough to swallow adult ghost shrimp.
What to watch
- Deal breakerA yoyo loach is big enough to swallow adult ghost shrimp.
What works
- Both are fine at 75–82°F.
- pH 7–7.5 suits both.
Water side by side
Size to scale
Care at a glance
| Ghost shrimp | Yoyo loach | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 65–82 °F | 75–86 °F |
| pH | 7–8 | 6–7.5 |
| Adult size | 1.5 in | 5.0 in |
| Minimum tank | 5 gal | 40 gal |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Semi-aggressive |
| Swims at | Bottom | Bottom |
| Group | Groups of 3+ | Groups of 5+ |
| Diet | Omnivore | Omnivore |
Better tank mates for ghost shrimp
Mystery snailYes
Endler's livebearerYes
Ramshorn snailYes
Amano shrimpYes
CorydorasYes
Celestial pearl danioYes
Better tank mates for yoyo loaches
Questions
Can ghost shrimp live with yoyo loaches?
No. Ghost shrimp and yoyo loaches should not share a tank. A yoyo loach is big enough to swallow adult ghost shrimp.
What temperature suits both ghost shrimp and yoyo loaches?
75–82 °F. Ghost shrimp need 65–82 °F, yoyo loaches need 75–86 °F.
What size tank do ghost shrimp and yoyo loaches need together?
At least 40 gal, set by the yoyo loach. Add space for each extra fish.







