| Chinese Algae Eater Information |
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The Chinese Algae Eater is misnamed, as it originated in Thailand. It
has an uneven horizontal stripe, transparent fins and a clinging sucker mouth,
which distinguishes it from the Flying Fox,
the Siamese Algae Eater and the
Otto
. The CAE can intake water without opening its mouth. It
can grow to 10 inches but barely exceeds 5 inches in captivity. There is
also a golden variety which lacks the dark markings.
| Scientific Name: |
Gyrinocheilus aymonieri |
| Family: |
Cyprinid |
| Temperature: |
22 - 28
C; 72 - 82 F |
| PH |
7 |
| Size: |
10 cm; 4
inches |
| Life Span: |
5 years |
| Breeding: |
Difficult, egg layer |
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Compatibility:
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Suitable for a community tank, though literature
indicates it is more aggressive with age and may
attack slow moving, flat bodied fish.
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