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Chinese Algae Eater freshwater aquarium species

Chinese Algae Eater

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri
Profile
Min tank
55 gal
Adult size
10 in
Temperature
72-78°F
pH
6.5-7.5
TerritorialHigh energylive or fresh foodlarge adult sizeassertive or territorialoxygen rich
African Hygro aquarium plant

African Hygro

Hygrophila odora
Profile
Light
medium
CO2
recommended
Height
50 cm
pH
6-8
stemmidgroundbackgroundrooted stemco2 recommendedlow flow ok

Compatibility findings

Chinese Algae Eater with African Hygro

warn
Chinese Algae Eater may nibble African Hygro

Chinese Algae Eater is tagged for plant nibbling, while African Hygro is not a tough-plant pick.

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