Chinese Algae Eater
Chinese Algae Eater
The chinese algae eater is an adequate algae eater until this fish reaches a size of about three inches, when it becomes a scavenger. Also, Chinese algae eaters become aggressive so these fish will work well as scavengers in a larger fish tank, but may not be suitable for small fish tanks.
Most Chinese algae eaters come from streams in Thailand, not China.
- Scientific name:Â Gyrinocheilos aymonieri
- Origin: Thailand
- Max Size:Â 9 inches
- Food: Scavanger, flake food, algae eater
- Shipping Size: Approx. 1 inch
Chinese Algae Eater
The chinese algae eater is an adequate algae eater until this fish reaches a size of about three inches, when it becomes a scavenger. Also, Chinese algae eaters become aggressive so these fish will work well as scavengers in a larger fish tank, but may not be suitable for small fish tanks.
Most Chinese algae eaters come from streams in Thailand, not China.
- Scientific name:Â Gyrinocheilos aymonieri
- Origin: Thailand
- Max Size:Â 9 inches
- Food: Scavanger, flake food, algae eater
- Shipping Size: Approx. 1 inch
Description
Chinese Algae Eater
The chinese algae eater is an adequate algae eater until this fish reaches a size of about three inches, when it becomes a scavenger. Also, Chinese algae eaters become aggressive so these fish will work well as scavengers in a larger fish tank, but may not be suitable for small fish tanks.
Most Chinese algae eaters come from streams in Thailand, not China.
- Scientific name:Â Gyrinocheilos aymonieri
- Origin: Thailand
- Max Size:Â 9 inches
- Food: Scavanger, flake food, algae eater
- Shipping Size: Approx. 1 inch
