Can Chinese Algae Eater and Discus live together?

Chinese Algae Eater and Discus 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

Chinese Algae Eater vs Discus

Chinese Algae Eater

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri

Discus

Symphysodon aequifasciatus

Verdict:Not compatible

Side-by-side specs

Algae Eaters

Family

Cichlids

10″

Adult size

6″

55gal

Min tank

75gal

72–82°F

Temperature

82–88°F

6–8

5.5–7

semi-aggressive

Temperament

peaceful

Solitary

Schooling

bottom

Water level

mid

Compatibility notes

criticalChinese Algae Eater + Discus: Chinese algae eaters rasp slime off slow-moving fish, fatal for discus.

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