Algae eater (Gyrinocheilus aymonieri)

Familia: Gyrinocheilidae

Pez de agua dulce semiagresivo y algívoro, de la familia de los girinocéilidos, originario de la cuenca del Mekong en el sudeste asiático (Tailandia, Laos y Camboya). Cuidado para principiantes.

Parámetros de cuidado

Temperatura: 25–28 °C
pH: 6–8
Dureza GH: 5–19 dGH
Tamaño adulto: 19.6–28 cm
Tanque mínimo: 280 L
Capa de nado: Bottom; rests and forages low
Dificultad: Fácil
Temperamento: Semi-aggressive
Origen: 东南亚湄公河流域（泰国、老挝、柬埔寨）

Descripción de la especie

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.

Biotopo natural

Hábitat: Clear streams, rivers and still waters
Corriente: Moderate flow
Oxígeno disuelto: Average oxygen needs

Paisaje y equipo

Sustrato: Smooth gravel and sand with open floor space
Decoración dura: Driftwood, water-worn stones and shelters that mimic the native biotope
Plantas: Hardy plants on hardscape; keep the floor open

Temperamento, dieta y compañeros

Sociabilidad: Solitary, pairs or small groups
Dieta: Algivore; quality prepared foods with variety
Compañeros recomendados: Amur False Gudgeon — Similar size and water needs
Striped Bitterling — Similar size and water needs
Acheilognathus gracilis — Similar size and water needs
Evitar con: Large aggressive cichlids — Bullying and injury risk
Known fin nippers — Constant stress and fin damage

Cría y notas

Dimorfismo sexual: Males are typically slimmer and more intensely colored; females fuller-bodied
Método de cría: Spawning; condition with rich foods and simulate seasonal changes

Preguntas frecuentes

¿Es fácil cuidar a Algae eater?

Dificultad: fácil. Semi-aggressive.

¿Qué temperatura y agua necesita Algae eater?

25–28 °C con estabilidad; pH 6–8, GH 5–19 dGH.

¿Qué tamaño alcanza Algae eater y qué acuario necesita?

Alcanza 19.6–28 cm; es bottom; rests and forages low. Acuario mínimo de 280 L.

¿Qué come Algae eater?

Algivore; quality prepared foods with variety. Dos pequeñas comidas al día.

¿Puede convivir Algae eater con otros peces?

Sí, con criterio. Semi-aggressive — combínalo con Amur False Gudgeon — Similar size and water needs, Striped Bitterling — Similar size and water needs, Acheilognathus gracilis — Similar size and water needs. Aleja Large aggressive cichlids — Bullying and injury risk, Known fin nippers — Constant stress and fin damage.

¿De dónde es originario Algae eater?

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

¿Cómo se reproduce Algae eater?

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