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| Family: |
CYPRINIDAE |
| Species: |
Gyrinocheilus aymonieri
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| Common Name: |
Chinese Algae Eater |
| Size: |
Up to 10" (25cm) usually much smaller |
| Min Tank Size:
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24 inches. |
| Habitat:
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Asia: Streams of Indochina and central Thailand. |
| Diet: |
Omvivorous, Algae, needs vegetable matter in addition to flakes.
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| Behavior: |
Aggressive to others of their own species and fish smaller than themselves, territorial. |
| Water: |
Temperature 75 to 78ºF (25 to 28ºC), pH range: 6.0 – 8.0; dH range: 5 - 19. |
| Care: |
Needs caves or other hiding places, tend to eat less algae and more food from substrate as they age. |
| Communities: |
Younger specimens are usually ok but as they age they become more and more aggressive. |
| Suitability: |
Purchase with caution. |
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