Chinese Algae Eater
Gyrinocheilus aymonieri
Native Region:
India. -
Medium to large-sized rivers and enters flooded fields
Temperament: Community. Gets territorial with own
kind, as it gets older and larger.
Feeding:
Feed with
large quantities of flakes, small fish, vegetables, shrimp pellets.
Temperature Range: 74-79°F.
pH: 6-8.3
dH range: 5.0 - 19.0
Potential Size:
12"
Sexing: On God & they know
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Comments: Should not be put into a newly established tank.
Do best if they live up to their name algae eater, but will eat wilted lettuce.
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This page was last
updated on
03/10/07.
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