Here are a few pictures of the Chinese Algae Eater. As he is a quick swimmer, I had to wait until he was stationary before I could get a decent photo of him.
His home is under the log
King of the castle
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Sunday, 9 January 2011
Monday, 3 January 2011
Chinese Algae Eater Fact Sheet
Here is a fact sheet of the Chinese Algae Eater
Scientific Name | Gyrinocheilus aymonieri |
Family | Gyrinocheilidae |
Common Names | Chinese Algae Eater, Sucking Loach, Algae Eater |
Origin | Thailand |
Adult Size | Up to 27 cm |
Social | Peaceful, suitable for community tanks, but can get territorial |
Lifespan | 5 - 10 years |
Diet | Herbivorous diet |
Breeding | Egglayer |
pH | 6.5 - 7.5 |
Hardness | 12 - 18 dH |
Temperature | 21 - 28 C |
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