Can pictus catfish live with yoyo loaches?

Verdict
Yes

Yes, pictus catfish and yoyo loaches can live together. Both are fine at 75–79°F. Plan on at least 55 gal.

Pictus catfishPictus catfish72–79°F · pH 6–7.5 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°Pictus catfish 72–79°Yoyo loach 75–86°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6–7.5Pictus catfish 6–7.5Yoyo loach 6–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Pictus catfish · 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

Pictus catfishYoyo loach
Temperature72–79 °F75–86 °F
pH6–7.56–7.5
Adult size5.0 in5.0 in
Minimum tank55 gal40 gal
TemperamentSemi-aggressiveSemi-aggressive
Swims atBottomBottom
GroupGroups of 3+Groups of 5+
DietCarnivoreOmnivore

Better tank mates for pictus catfish

All pictus catfish tank mates

Better tank mates for yoyo loaches

All yoyo loach tank mates

Questions

Can pictus catfish live with yoyo loaches?

Yes, pictus catfish and yoyo loaches can live together. Both are fine at 75–79°F. Plan on at least 55 gal.

What temperature suits both pictus catfish and yoyo loaches?

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

What size tank do pictus catfish and yoyo loaches need together?

At least 55 gal, set by the pictus catfish. Add space for each extra fish.