Siamese algae-eater (Gyrinocheilus aymonieri)

Scientific name: Gyrinocheilus aymonieri Tirant, 1883

Siamese algae-eater (Gyrinocheilus aymonieri)
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The Siamese algae-eater (Gyrinocheilus aymonieri) is a freshwater fish of the family Gyrinocheilidae that grows to about 25 cm (9.8 in). It is semi-aggressive and needs water at 25–28°C (77–82°F) and a pH of 6.0–8.0. Native range: Asia, Streams of Indochina and central Thailand.

Siamese algae-eater care at a glance

Temperament
Semi-aggressive
Adult size
25 cm (9.8 in)
Temperature
25–28°C (77–82°F)
pH
6.0–8.0
Hardness
5–19 dGH (89–339 ppm)
Diet
Omnivore. Accepts flakes and vegetables.

Biology

Has 9 branched dorsal rays; 36-40 lateral line scales; no dark spots on pelvic and anal fins; a small dark spot always present behind spiracle; sometimes tiny tubercles on side of head and large tubercles confined to snout.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Gyrinocheilus aymonieri
Family
Gyrinocheilidae (Algae eaters)
Order
Cypriniformes (Carps)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
28.0
Environment
Freshwater;; pH range: 6.0 - 8.0; dH range: 5 - 19 demersal; potamodromous
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Asia: Mekong, Chao Phraya and Meklong basins; northern Malay Peninsula.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Fisheries: commercial; aquarium: highly commercial

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Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0. Aquarium care parameters compiled, checked and converted to metric and imperial units by Guppies.za.net.

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