Species Profile
Chinese Algae Eater
Gyrinocheilus aymonieri
Also known as: CAE, Sucking Loach, Honey Sucker
Algae Eaterssemi-aggressive
Adult size
10″
Minimum tank
55 gal
Temperature
72–82°F
pH
6–8
Schooling
Solitary OK
Water level
bottom
Diet
Sinking pellets, algae wafers, frozen, blanched veggies
Notes
Misleading name: eats algae only as a juvenile, becomes aggressive with age and starts rasping the slime coat off slower fish. Not recommended for community tanks. Get a siamese algae eater or otocinclus instead.
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