Freshwater
Siamese algae-eater
Gyrinocheilus aymonieri
Gyrinocheilidae
Facts
Characteristics
- Length
- Up to 28 cm
- Body shape
- Elongated
Care
- Group
- Missing
- Smallest aquarium
- 527 liters
- Diet
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Behavior
- Temperament
- Semi-aggressive
- Swims
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Water values
Smallest tank
527 liters168 × 56 × 56 cm · For one fish
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Try other measures in the appNativeIntroduced
Lives wild in Cambodia, China, Laos, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Introduced to Hong Kong SAR China and Puerto Rico.
Tank mates
More about the species
About the species
Occur in medium to large-sized rivers and enters flooded fields. Found on solid surfaces in flowing waters. Mostly herbivorous, feed largely on algae, periphyton and phytoplankton, but also take insect larvae or zooplankton. In current, they hold onto fixed objects with their sucker-like mouth. For breathing, water is pumped into the gill cavity through a small spiracle and across the gills for gas exchange. Large fish are sold in the markets, smaller ones are used to make prahoc. Aquarium keeping: needs plant feed; adults territorial; in groups of 5 or more individuals; minimum aquarium size 60 cm.
Source: FishBase
Other names
Other scientific names
- Gyrinocheilops kaznakoi
- Gyrinocheilus kaznakoi
- Gyrinocheilus kaznakovi
- Gyrinocheilus monchadskii
- Gyrinocheilus pennocki
- Psilorhynchus aymonieri
In other languages
- Kinesisk algeeter
- Algätare
- Almindelig algeæder, Siamesisk algeæder
- Levänuoliainen
- Algae eater, Biforated carp, Chinese algae-eater, Honey Sucker, Indian algae eater, Siamese algae eater, Siamese headbreather, Sucker loach, Sucking 'Loach', Sucking catfish, Sucking loa, Sucking loach
Articles
All articles
How to set up an Asian aquarium5 min read
Two aquariums from Southeast Asia: calm forest streams and peat swamps with soft, brown water, and fast mountain streams with cool, oxygen-rich water.
How to add new fish4 min read
From the store to the tank: how to get the fish used to your water, why you should add only a few at a time, and what to watch for in the first few days.
Quarantine for new fish3 min read
Why new fish should live in a tank of their own for a few weeks before they move in, what you need, and what to look for.
Ich (white spot)4 min read
The most common disease in aquarium fish. How to recognize it, why it shows up, and how to get rid of it.