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I have a 125 gal with about 25 clowns and 6 yoyos all about (5 in.) (Rainbows and barbs as dithers) - If i introduce 3 Queens (3 in) do you think it would be okay? I have plenty of caves, tubes and hiding places. Just a bit concerned...
Thanks! Jim

If you are talking about the Botia dario. There should be no problem keeping them with clowns and yoyos.

http://www.loaches.com/species-index/botia-dario

The above article says they can get to 6", but that has not been my experience. Mine (seven) are only about 3" after 3 and a half years. But, that may be because I have them in a 75 with Yasuhikotakia sidthimunki (sids) and Botia striata (Zebra loach).

Welcome to the forum and Good luck.

Thanks bookpage! I noticed you have a group of skunk botias - never seen any in this area - where did you get yours?

LFS in Waco, TX gets them in once or twice a year. Not many people want loaches, but she orders some for me every now and then.

http://northwacotropicalfish.com/

Every once in a while you can find them on http://www.aquabid.com. I have order many fish from aquabid.com and been happy with 99% of them.

Thanks i will ask my LFS and check on AquaBid.

I agree: Clowns, Yoyos and Darios (queens) make good company. I have kept them together for years, and I have had loaches as small as 1 inch with loaches as large as 6" -- mixed species -- as long as the personalities are compatible.