Chinese Algae Eater Care Guide
Gyrinocheilus aymonieri
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Bioload Score
12000
Semi-AggressiveModerateFreshwater
- Max Size
- 30.0 cm / 12.0"
- Temperature
- 22–26°C (72–79°F)
- pH Range
- 6.5 – 7.5
- Min Tank Size
- 150L (40 gal)
- Min Group Size
- Can be kept alone
- Tank Level
- Bottom
- Origin
- Southeast Asia
- Temperament
- Semi-Aggressive
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Breeding Difficulty
- Difficult
Diet
They primarily feed on algae, but also accept other foods like pellets, flakes, and occasional live or frozen foods such as brine shrimp and bloodworms. However, they may become less effective at consuming algae as they grow older.
Community Compatibility
Chinese Algae Eaters should be kept with peaceful fish that are not easily intimidated or harassed. Avoid keeping them with slow-moving or long-finned fish, as they may nip at their fins.
Good to Know
Chinese Algae Eaters can become aggressive as they grow older, especially towards other bottom-dwelling fish.
Gender Differences
Not sexually dimorphic.
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