Can neon tetras live with yoyo loaches?

Verdict
Yes

Yes, neon tetras and yoyo loaches can live together. Both are fine at 75–79°F. Plan on at least 40 gal.

Neon tetraNeon tetra72–79°F · pH 6–7 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: 75–79°Neon tetra 72–79°Yoyo loach 75–86°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6–7Neon tetra 6–7Yoyo loach 6–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Neon tetra · 1.5 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

Neon tetraYoyo loach
Temperature72–79 °F75–86 °F
pH6–76–7.5
Adult size1.5 in5.0 in
Minimum tank10 gal40 gal
TemperamentPeacefulSemi-aggressive
Swims atMiddleBottom
GroupGroups of 6+Groups of 5+
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for neon tetras

All neon tetra tank mates

Better tank mates for yoyo loaches

All yoyo loach tank mates

Questions

Can neon tetras live with yoyo loaches?

Yes, neon tetras and yoyo loaches can live together. Both are fine at 75–79°F. Plan on at least 40 gal.

What temperature suits both neon tetras and yoyo loaches?

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

What size tank do neon tetras and yoyo loaches need together?

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