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If your Yo-Yo Loaches (Botia almorhae) are looking sick, here are the most common symptoms, causes, and what you can do to help them recover. Loaches are sensitive fish, Slope Rider so small problems can escalate quickly.

This guide will help you distinguish some of the most common eel-like Pangio species—focusing Drive Mad on those often referred to as "Eel Kuhli loaches"—based on their physical traits, coloration, and distinguishing features.

If you have a spare tank or container, moving the sick loach to a Ragdoll Hit can prevent stress from tank mates and allow targeted treatment without affecting others.