Spotted Algae Eater
37769 feeds on aquatic chlorophytes ref.
Spotted algae eater. Algae is a common problem in both new and mature aquariums. As algae eater is a common name for several fish gyrinocheilids can be easily confused with other species. Most notably is the siamese algae eater crossocheilus siamensis which belongs to the family cyprinidae.
Algae eating invertebrates and fish tank cleaners can help alleviate the problem for you. 37769 large adults are often seen in the markets of the upland mekong ref. Found on solid surfaces in flowing waters ref.
It was named after the french linguist and explorer étienne françois aymonier chinese algae eater was first exported to germany in 1956 for the aquarium trade prior to that they were used as a food fish in the native countries. There are a few different algae eaters to choose from including snails shrimps and certain algae consuming fish. Guide to freshwater algae eaters.
Origin and taxonomy of chinese algae eater. Introducing algae eaters into your freshwater aquarium as well as making sure your aquarium filtration is up to scratch can help to prevent your tanks algae production from becoming an eye sore. It s completely normal to have to scrape algae growth off the sides of a tank but it can be trickier to clean your substrate equipment live plants and decor.
Algae eater also called an algivore is a common name for many bottom dwelling or algae eating species that feed on algae algae eaters are important for the fishkeeping hobby and many are commonly kept by hobbyists.
