Common Name Algae Eater

Other Common Names Chinese Algae Eater

Scientific Name Gyrinocheilus aymonieri

Family Gyrinocheilidae

Community General

Class Algae Eater

Temperature 78 ºF

Swimming Range Bottom

Adult Length 4-5 inches

Feeding Habits Fresh zucchini, spinach, green beans, peas and algae. Frozen vegetable diet and freeze dried algae wafers and pellets also accepted.

Compatibility A peaceful loner when they are juveniles. Adults tend to be very aggressive and territorial.

Habitat India-Thailand: Moderately decorated with rocks, live plants and driftwood. Breeding Unknown Additional Comments Albino Algae Eaters will sometimes attach themselves to the other fish in the aquarium and cause skin wounds.