Algae eater (Gyrinocheilus aymonieri)

Familie: Gyrinocheilidae

Ein mittelaggressiver, algenfressender Süßwasserfisch aus der Familie der Saugalgenfressern, heimisch in das Mekongbecken in Südostasien (Thailand, Laos und Kambodscha). Haltung einsteigerfreundlich.

Pflegeparameter

Temperatur
25–28 °C
pH
6–8
GH-Härte
5–19 dGH
Größe ausgewachsen
19.6–28 cm
Mindestaquarium
280 L
Schwimmebene
Bottom; rests and forages low
Schwierigkeit
Einfach
Charakter
Semi-aggressive
Herkunft
东南亚湄公河流域（泰国、老挝、柬埔寨）

Artübersicht

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri is a Gyrinocheilidae. In the aquarium it stays semi-aggressive. Plan on 19.6–28 cm of adult fish at 25–28 °C. In a community tank it pairs well with Amur False Gudgeon, Striped Bitterling.

Natürlicher Lebensraum

Lebensraum
Clear streams, rivers and still waters
Strömung
Moderate flow
Gelöster Sauerstoff
Average oxygen needs

Aquascaping & Technik

Substrat
Smooth gravel and sand with open floor space
Harte Dekoration
Driftwood, water-worn stones and shelters that mimic the native biotope
Pflanzen
Hardy plants on hardscape; keep the floor open

Charakter, Fütterung & Vergesellschaftung

Schwarmverhalten
Solitary, pairs or small groups
Fütterung
Algivore; quality prepared foods with variety
Empfohlene Mitbewohner
  • Amur False Gudgeon — Similar size and water needs
  • Striped Bitterling — Similar size and water needs
  • Acheilognathus gracilis — Similar size and water needs
Nicht vergesellschaften mit
  • Large aggressive cichlids — Bullying and injury risk
  • Known fin nippers — Constant stress and fin damage

Zucht & Hinweise

Geschlechtsdimorphismus
Males are typically slimmer and more intensely colored; females fuller-bodied
Fortpflanzungsart
Spawning; condition with rich foods and simulate seasonal changes

Häufige Fragen

Ist Algae eater pflegeleicht?

Schwierigkeit: einfach. Semi-aggressive.

Welche Temperatur und welches Wasser braucht Algae eater?

25–28 °C, stabil geführt; pH 6–8, GH 5–19 dGH.

Wie groß wird Algae eater und welches Aquarium?

Wird 19.6–28 cm; lebt bottom; rests and forages low. Mindestens 280 L.

Was frisst Algae eater?

Algivore; quality prepared foods with variety. Zwei kleine Portionen täglich.

Kann man Algae eater vergesellschaften?

Ja, mit Bedacht. Semi-aggressive — vergesellschafte es mit Amur False Gudgeon — Similar size and water needs, Striped Bitterling — Similar size and water needs, Acheilognathus gracilis — Similar size and water needs. Halte Large aggressive cichlids — Bullying and injury risk, Known fin nippers — Constant stress and fin damage fern.

Woher stammt Algae eater?

Aus 东南亚湄公河流域（泰国、老挝、柬埔寨）: clear streams, rivers and still waters, mit moderate flow.

Wie züchtet man Algae eater?

Spawning; condition with rich foods and simulate seasonal changes. Males are typically slimmer and more intensely colored; females fuller-bodied.