Sharks & algae eaters

15 freshwater aquarium species in the sharks & algae eaters group, including Black sharkminnow, Chinese sucker and Dadio. 9 have a full care profile with tank size, temperature, pH and temperament, compared in the table below.

Sharks & algae eaters care compared

SpeciesAdult sizeMin. tankTemperaturepHTemperamentCare
Black sharkminnowLabeo chrysophekadion90 cm (35 in)475 L (125 US gal)24–27°C (75–81°F)6.5–7.5PeacefulEasy
Chinese suckerMyxocyprinus asiaticus60 cm (24 in)455 L (120 US gal)18–28°C (64–82°F)6.0–7.5PeacefulModerate
DadioLaubuca dadiburjori3 cm (1.2 in)75 L (20 US gal)20–24°C (68–75°F)6.0–8.0PeacefulEasy
Flying foxEpalzeorhynchos kalopterus15 cm (5.9 in)115 L (30 US gal)22–27°C (72–81°F)6.0–7.5Semi-aggressiveEasy
Hoven's carpLeptobarbus hoevenii50 cm (20 in)475 L (125 US gal)22–25°C (72–77°F)6.0–8.0AggressiveEasy
Redeye labeoLabeo cylindricus40 cm (16 in)475 L (125 US gal)24–28°C (75–82°F)5.0–6.0PeacefulEasy
Garra imberba12 cm (4.7 in)75 L (20 US gal)12–25°C (54–77°F)6.5–7.2PeacefulEasy
Luciosoma pellegrinii17 cm (6.7 in)380 L (100 US gal)21–27°C (70–81°F)6.0–6.5PeacefulEasy
Luciosoma setigerum25 cm (9.8 in)475 L (125 US gal)20–25°C (68–77°F)6.0–6.5PeacefulEasy

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