Common Name Golden Algae Eater

Other Common Names Golden Chinese Algae Eater

Scientific Name Gyrinocheilus Aymonieri Species

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 Algae Eaters will sometimes attach themselves to the other fish in the aquarium and cause skin wounds.