Golden Chinese Algae Eater Care Guide
Gyrinocheilus aymonieri
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Bioload Score
8000
Semi-AggressiveModerate
- Max Size
- 28 cm / 11"
- Temperature
- 22–26°C (72–79°F)
- pH Range
- 6 – 8
- Min Tank Size
- 200L (53 gal)
- Min Group Size
- Can be kept alone
- Tank Level
- Bottom
- Origin
- Asia
- Temperament
- Semi-Aggressive
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Breeding Difficulty
- Difficult
Diet
An omnivore that grazes on algae and biofilm while also eating plant matter, sinking foods and small invertebrate-based foods.
Community Compatibility
Suitable tankmates include robust peaceful barbs, danios, larger tetras, rainbowfish and peaceful bottom-dwellers, although mature individuals may harass slow-moving or similarly shaped fish.
Good to Know
Golden Chinese Algae Eater is a naturally occurring color form of Gyrinocheilus aymonieri rather than a separate species.
Gender Differences
Females are generally fuller-bodied, while mature males may be slimmer and can develop small breeding tubercles on the head.
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