Your shopping basket is currently empty
Golden Algae Eater
Gyrinocheilus Aymonieri
This slender algae eater has a silver underbelly with a bright yellow/gold back. A horizontal line that is patterned runs along the side. The Gold Algae Eater comes from Northern India. It is usually kept in tanks for the purpose of keeping algae under control.
Plenty of plants, rocks, and driftwood are recommended for hiding. It can handle different water conditions but water quality should remain constant to avoid stress. In smaller community tanks the Gold Algae Eater will defend its territory. Caution should be used when maintaining this species with discus and larger angelfish, as the catfish will often harass these species.
Breeding has not been seen or been successful in an aquarium setting. There is little known about sexing the male and female except that the male tends to have more pronounced "thorns" around the mouth.
The main source of food is algae on plants, rocks, glass, and driftwood. Algae based wafers should be provided if there is a lack of algae
Approximate Purchase Size: Medium 2cm - 4cm
Due to variations within each species, your aquatic life may not look identical to the image provided.
Fish Statistics
- Minimum Tank Size:
- 100 litres
- Diet:
- Omnivore
- Origin:
- Farm Raised, Thailand
- Temp (C):
- 22-27 C
- Max Size:
- 28cm, usually smaller
- Family:
- Gyrinocheilidae
- Temperament:
- Semi-aggressive
- pH:
- 6.0 - 8.0
- Care Level:
- Easy
Buy Golden Algae Eater
Medium 2-4cm
- 1 to 3 - £2.10
- 4 or more items - £1.90