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Geographic DistributionGyrinocheilus aymonieriKingdom: Animalia Phylum: Actiniform Class: Actinopterygii ( ray-finned fishes) Order: Cypriniformes Family: Gyrinocheilidae ...
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Gyrinocheilus aymonieriYour browser does not support the IFRAME tag. Overview: The very common algae eater. I believe it received this name due to its sucking disc. In my experience I have found them to be a poor algae eater.
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Gyrinocheilus aymonieriWith the exception of the Tinfoil Barb, we have not found a Barb yet that didn't make a good hardy fish for cycling aquariums.
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Chinese Algae Eater Gyrinocheilus aymonieriGrows to: 10" (usually stays around 5") Hobbyist Level: A hardy fish suitable for beginners.
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And one day there where fry; spawning Chinese algae-eater ( Gyrinocheilus aymonieri) - An account of an accidental spawningBreeding Chapalichthys pardalis - These goodeids are easy to breed, and they leave their young alone. Breeding Ember Barbs.
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Chinese Algae Eaters - Gyrinocheilus aymonieri are often introduced into the aquarium to do what their common (sales) name implies - eat algae. They are usually seen at a small size and many die within a short time of purchase.
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Horizontal stripe is irregular or "checkered" Chinese Algae Eater, Gyrinocheilus aymonieri (Tirant, 1883) 3A. Dorsal fin has dark top, with white edging Flying Fox, Epalzeorhynchus kalopterus (Bleeker, 1850) 3B.
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Gyrinocheilus aymonieri SYN: Gyrinocheilus kasnakoi, Gyrinocheilops kasnakoi, Psilorhynchus aymonieri PD: An elongated fish with a flat belly profile. The mouth is located on the underside of the snout and is suction-cup shaped.
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Best known examples are the sucking loach or Chinese algae, eater- gyrinocheilus aymonieri and the plecostomus and hypostomus. But unfortunately they are rare to come by in pet shops in the country.
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See also: Fish, Algae, Water, Algae Eater, Species
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