Can yoyo loaches live with glofish?
Verdict
Yes
Yes, yoyo loaches and glofish can live together. Both are fine at 75–80°F. Plan on at least 40 gal.
Why it works
- Both are fine at 75–80°F.
- pH 6–7.5 suits both.
- They use different parts of the tank: yoyo loaches the bottom, glofish the mid.
Water side by side
Size to scale
Care at a glance
| Yoyo loach | GloFish tetra | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 75–86 °F | 72–80 °F |
| pH | 6–7.5 | 6–7.5 |
| Adult size | 5.0 in | 2.5 in |
| Minimum tank | 40 gal | 15 gal |
| Temperament | Semi-aggressive | Semi-aggressive |
| Swims at | Bottom | Middle |
| Group | Groups of 5+ | Groups of 6+ |
| Diet | Omnivore | Omnivore |
Better tank mates for yoyo loaches
Better tank mates for glofish
Questions
Can yoyo loaches live with glofish?
Yes, yoyo loaches and glofish can live together. Both are fine at 75–80°F. Plan on at least 40 gal.
What temperature suits both yoyo loaches and glofish?
75–80 °F. Yoyo loaches need 75–86 °F, glofish need 72–80 °F.
What size tank do yoyo loaches and glofish need together?
At least 40 gal, set by the yoyo loach. Add space for each extra fish.












