Can Angelfish and Chinese Algae Eater live together?

Angelfish and Chinese Algae Eater are not compatible. The comparison on this page runs the same compatibility engine as the tank builder, checking temperature and pH overlap, predation by size, temperament, and known hard-pair conflicts.

Species Comparison

Angelfish vs Chinese Algae Eater

Angelfish

Pterophyllum scalare

Chinese Algae Eater

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri

Verdict:Not compatible

Side-by-side specs

Cichlids

Family

Algae Eaters

6″

Adult size

10″

55gal

Min tank

55gal

76–84°F

Temperature

72–82°F

6–7.5

6–8

semi-aggressive

Temperament

semi-aggressive

Solitary

Schooling

Solitary

mid

Water level

bottom

Compatibility notes

criticalAngelfish + Chinese Algae Eater: Chinese algae eaters rasp slime off slow-moving fish like angels.

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