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Generally the Chinese Algae Eater, Indian Algae Eater, or Sucking Loach prefers an herbivorous diet of algae and vegetable matter, but they will eat live and flake foods also. You can occasionally substitute crushed lettuce or spinach for algae.
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The " Sucking Loach" Not known for their beauty, Algae Eaters make ideal tank cleaners by Mike McEwan ...
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Chinese Algae-Eater ( Sucking Loach) Gryinocheilus aymonieri HABITS The smaller specimens are usually peaceful. These fish are vegetarian in nature and will graze on algae most of the time.
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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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My sucking loaches easily controlled the little that grew. Even though I didn't add any fertiliser my plants still grew lush green.
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 See also: Loach, Fish, Algae, Gyrinocheilus Aymonieri, Water
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