Yoyo Loach Aggression?

[StockEwe49]

Hi all, I have very recently added a small yoyo loach to a planted 55 gal with guppies. What I have been noticing is it will start to chase any fish that comes close, then the yoyo loach will start chasing another totally random guppy. Those that have yoyo loaches, is this normal or is this because the yoyo loach is in a new environment? I highly doubt he is stressed because he is hungry considering there are a ton of snails in the tank. Do yoyo loaches need to establish a territory? I'm curious to see what everyone's answers are.

[StockEwe49]

UPDATE:
It seemed to be caused by food, I put an algae wafer in and the yoyo loach seems to be eating it then looking for snails and repeating that. Does anyone know when yoyo loaches start eating snails because maybe he is too small to be eating them? I have seen him try to eat a couple.

Edited November 10, 2021 by StockEwe49
clarification

[AndEEss]

My yoyos didn't start eating snails until they were 2.5" long. 

The best way to get them up to size, quickly (IME) is with mini blood worms. They love them.

[StockEwe49]

@AndEEss ok thanks, I was thinking of trying some bloodworms! I have seen my yoyo loach picking at some snails but I think he isn't really eating them. I had no idea they make a clicking noise when they are eating from their teeth!

[anewbie]

a lot of fishes will be very aggressive torwards food when they are starving; however you have a bigger problem. You must keep these in a group - a min of 6 - more the better else it will become obnoxiously aggressive when it gets larger and they do get fairly large.

[StockEwe49]

@anewbie I was not aware of that thanks!

[Streetwise]

With Yo-yo loaches and similar fish, I always make sure to serve a buffet, so the tank-mates can focus on floating food, while they scour the substrate for sinking food. Spare snails go to the Yo-yo too.