Gyrinocheilus aymonieri
| Common Names: | Algae Eater Chinese Algae Eater Common Algae Eater Gold Algae Eater Indian Algae Eater Sucking Loach |
| Synonyms: | Psilorhynchus aymonieri |
| Family: | Gyrinocheilidae |
| Category: | Catfish_Bottom_Feeders |
| Distribution: | Asia; India. |
| Main Ecosystem: | River; River |
| Temperament: | Aggressive; Young Algae Eaters are peaceful, but as they grow to above 12cm they become territorial and aggressive, especially towards their own species. While eating they will attack any fish that is in it's way. Not great fish for peaceful tanks, because they tend to get meaner as they get older. |
| Diet: | Herbivore; Herbivore |
| Care: | DO NOT remove algae from the sides and back of the tank as this is the Algae Eaters main source of food. Keep some hiding places in the tank. |
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| Potential Size: | Male: 28cm (11") Female: 28cm (11") |
| Water Region: | Bottom; Bottom |
| Activity: | NonSpecific; Non Specific |
| Gender: | Too hard to determine. |
| Breeding: | Is possible. Very little is known. |
| Variants: | A golden variety is also common. |
| Comments: | Although the larger Algae Eaters are territoral in nature, the more placid juviniles grow slowly. In small tanks the algae eater is best kept alone. |
| Main Colours: | Brown, White |
| Markings: | Striped Horizontal |
| Mouth: | Sucking Disc |
| Tail: | Forked |
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| Submitted By: | Adam |
| Contributors: | weird22person, Sonic2041 |
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