Yo Yo Loach
Description
of the Yo Yo Loach
The Yo Yo Loach is also commonly known as the Pakistani Loach
and is named after its markings. It is thought the Juvenile Yo
Yo Loach's markings resemble Y's and O's. As the loach matures,
the markings become more compact. The Yo Yo loach is not as
aggressive as the
Clown Loach and much more active. Like the clown loach, they
sleep on their side!
Profile of
the Yo Yo Loach
This
Profile contains interesting facts and information about the
Yo Yo Loach species.
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Size: Up to 13cm
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Fish Tank
conditions:
PH: 6.5 to 7.5. Temp: 22 to 27 Degrees
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Diet / Feeding:
Algae Wafers, Dried, Frozen or Flaked Food
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Temperament:
Good Community Fish
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Habitat:
Highland Streams
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Behaviour: Can
be aggressive to other Yo Yo Loaches
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Range: India,
Pakistan, Bangladesh and Nepal
Scientific
Classification of the Yo Yo Loach
Definition: Scientific
classification, or biological classification, is how biologists
group and categorize species of organisms with shared physical
characteristics. Scientific classification belongs to the
science of taxonomy.
Interesting Facts and Information -
How do you identify
the sex of a Yo Yo Loach?
The males and females of many fish species have different colors
or different shaped bodies. But there are also other fish
species where there is no visible difference. Its sometimes
tricky being an ichthyologist!
Interesting Facts and Information - Why are Yo Yo Loach slimy?
Yo Yo Loach secrete a type of mucus, or slime, from their skin.
This slime provides protection against parasites and infections
and helps the Yo Yo Loach to move through
the water faster. Some fish species also release
toxins in their slime which ward off enemy attacks. Other fish
species use their slime to feed their young.
Interesting Facts and Information -
Why do Yo Yo Loach have gills?
Gills enable the Yo Yo Loach to breathe. Gills consist of thin
sheets of tissue containing blood vessels. As water passes over
the gills oxygen is absorbed into the blood stream Carbon
dioxide passes out into the water. The gills are protected by a
large bony plate called an operculum. Some fish species however
have lungs and breathe air.
Interesting Facts and Information -
Why do the Yo Yo Loach have fins?
A fin is an external appendage or "limb" of a fish. Fins are
used for directing, stabilizing, or propelling the different
fish species in water. Numbers of fins vary between fish
species, but there are usually seven. Each of the fins on a fish
are designed to perform a specific function:
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Dorsal fins - The
dorsal fin is located on the backs of fishes. The Yo Yo Loach
has Dorsal fins to lend stability in swimming.
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Ventral fins. The
ventral fin is located on the pelvic area of fishes. The
Yo Yo Loach
has Ventral fins to lend stability in swimming.
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Caudal fins. The
Caudal fin is located on the tail area of fishes. The Yo Yo Loach
has Caudal fins to propel through the water.
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Pectoral fins. The
Pectoral fin is located on the breast area of fishes. The
Yo Yo Loach
has Pectoral fins to for locomotion and side to
side movement
Interesting Facts and Information about
Yo Yo Loach
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