Algae eater
Gyrinocheilus aymonieri
The Algae eater (Gyrinocheilus aymonieri) is a tropical freshwater fish of the family Gyrinocheilidae. It lives on the bottom. It grows to 28 cm (standard length, tail fin excluded). The IUCN Red List rates it Least Concern. In the aquarium it is kept at 22–26 °C.
- Size
- 28 cmstandard length, tail fin excluded
- Temperature
- 22–26 °C
- pH
- 6.0–8.0
- Tank footprint
- 150 × 45 cm
In the aquarium
Temperature22–26 °C
pH6.0–8.0
Hardness2–20 °dGH
In the wild
- Water type
- Freshwater
- Climate zone
- Tropical
- Habitat
- On the bottom
- Aquarium trade
- Very common
Conservation status
Classification
- OrderCypriniformes
- FamilyGyrinocheilidae
- GenusGyrinocheilus
- SpeciesGyrinocheilus aymonieri
Quick answers
- Algae eater size: how big does it get?
- It grows to 28 cm (standard length, tail fin excluded).
- Algae eater tank size: what is the minimum?
- A tank with a footprint of at least 150 × 45 cm.
- Algae eater water parameters: what does it need?
- Temperature 22–26 °C, pH 6.0–8.0, hardness 2–20 °dGH.
- Algae eater: is it endangered?
- The IUCN Red List rates it Least Concern.
Sources
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