Yo Yo Loach Motionless

[Fishy Mishy]

I am completely at a loss as to what is wrong with my YoYo. He has taken to lying in the plants (about midway up) and just sitting there. He is not eating to my knowledge and hardly swimming - yet he looks fine. No outward signs of illness or injury. Water params are spot on, done all the usual water changes etc. Any ideas? Its like he is depressed - lost the will to live so to speak.

 

[The-Wolf]

is he on his own?
all loaches are gregarious and need the company of others.

 

[TwoTankAmin]

In addition to needing to be kept in groups, many loaches nap. It is not uncommon for them to fall asleep and roll over on their side on the bottom. Yoyos will do this.

 

[Fishy Mishy]

In addition to needing to be kept in groups, many loaches nap. It is not uncommon for them to fall asleep and poll over on their side on the bottom. Yoyos will do this.

yes he is alone (as in no other YoYos - the napping description is spot on. I will keep an eye on him - he was so lively at first so its surprised me a bit.