Could I Add More Yo-yo Loaches Later?

[deni]

I have had three yo-yo loaches for about 4 months. I would like to get some more as I have heard they do better in bigger groups, and I love them to bits. But the tank is pretty fully stocked at the mo. Would it be possible to add two or three more in a few months (thinking about rehoming two SAEs, though would miss them)? Or would the other loaches bully/attack the newbies? Is three enough of a group for them to be happy and spread any aggression around? They're not aggressive at the moment but do chase each other at times.

 

[mikev]

Adding more should be safe. If you don't want to distirb the current order, add smaller yoyo's. Generally, for peaceful Botia species, one should keep 5+. Chasing each other is perfectly normal.

hth

 

[whip]

To further reduce aggresion, try adding two or more at a time. If there is any aggression, it will be spread out to all the fish instead of just one.