About Chinese Algae Eater

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri, or Chinese Algae Eater, is a fish species native to Thailand, Vietnam, and Camboja. It is about 5 to 12 inches in size and requires a tank size of about 30 to 50 gallons with a sand or gravel substrate. This ultraviolet-vision fish has an elongated body with solid, spotted, and striped patterns.

Common Name
Siamese algae eater, Honey sucker, Sucking loach, Gold Chinese algae eater
Conservation Status
Extinct (EX)
Taxonomy
Scientific name
Gyrinocheilus aymonieri
Species
Gyrinocheilus aymonieri
Genus
Gyrinocheilus
Family
Gyrinocheilidae
SubOrder
Cyprinoidei
Order
Cypriniformes
Class
Actinopterygii
Phylum
Chordata
Characteristics

Get to know the traits and characteristics of the Chinese Algae Eater

Color
Black
Yellow
Gold
Brown
Light Brown
Pattern
Solid Spotted Striped
Characteristics
Elongated bodies
Tank Level
Bottom
Min Height

5 Inches or 1 meters

Max Height

12 Inches or 1 meters

Specific Information

Detailed information that may be more specific than physically visible characteristics.

Spinal Column

Vertebrata

Vision Systems
Ultraviolet Vision
Animal Care

This term covers all aspects of animal care.

Maintenance
medium
Temperature

74°F to 80°F

Substrate
Sand
Fine Gravel
Minimum Tank Size

10 gallons

pH

6.5 to 7.5

Temperament, Personality, and Feeding Habits

Learn more about the characteristics of the Chinese Algae Eater including personality, temperament, and feeding behaviors.

Intelligence
Medium
Feeding habits
Omnivores
Temperament
Calm
Modes of Locomotion
Paddling
Energy Level
Moderate Energy
Life Cycle and Reproduction

Each type of animal has a different life cycle, here are details about the Chinese Algae Eater.

Lifespan

10 Years

Reproductive System
Oviparous
Animal Habitat, Ecosystem, Native Area

Things to know about the natural environment of animals where they live and survive, and the distribution of populations across different regions.

Habitat

Aquatic

Ecosystem
Freshwater
Country
Cambodia
Thailand
Viet Nam
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