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Chinese Algae Eater
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.
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Common Name
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Siamese algae eater, Honey sucker, Sucking loach, Gold Chinese algae eater
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Conservation Status
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Extinct (EX)
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Gyrinocheilus aymonieri
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Species
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Gyrinocheilus aymonieri
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Genus
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Gyrinocheilus
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Family
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Gyrinocheilidae
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SubOrder
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Cyprinoidei
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Order
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Cypriniformes
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Class
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Actinopterygii
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Phylum
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Chordata
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Characteristics
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Get to know the traits and characteristics of the Chinese Algae Eater |
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Color
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Black
Yellow
Gold
Brown
Light Brown
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Pattern
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Solid
Spotted
Striped
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Characteristics
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Elongated bodies
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Tank Level
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Bottom |
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Min Height
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5 Inches or 1 meters |
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Max Height
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12 Inches or 1 meters |
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Specific Information
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Detailed information that may be more specific than physically visible characteristics. |
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Spinal Column
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Vertebrata |
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Vision Systems
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Ultraviolet Vision
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Animal Care
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This term covers all aspects of animal care. |
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Maintenance
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medium |
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Temperature
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74°F to 80°F |
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Substrate
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Sand
Fine Gravel
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Minimum Tank Size
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10 gallons |
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pH
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6.5 to 7.5 |
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Temperament, Personality, and Feeding Habits
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Learn more about the characteristics of the Chinese Algae Eater including personality, temperament, and feeding behaviors. |
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Intelligence
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Medium |
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Feeding habits
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Omnivores
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Temperament
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Calm
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Modes of Locomotion
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Paddling
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Energy Level
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Moderate Energy |
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Life Cycle and Reproduction
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Each type of animal has a different life cycle, here are details about the Chinese Algae Eater. |
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Lifespan
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10 Years |
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Reproductive System
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Oviparous
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Animal Habitat, Ecosystem, Native Area
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Things to know about the natural environment of animals where they live and survive, and the distribution of populations across different regions. |
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Habitat
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Aquatic |
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Ecosystem
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Freshwater
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Country
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Cambodia
Thailand
Viet Nam
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