Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) Tank Mates & Compatibility

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE)

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri

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TemperamentAggressive (8/10)

Adult Size25 cm

Temperature22–28°C

Water TypeFreshwater Only

Swim ZoneBottom

StockingSolo only

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Compatible on paper, but will Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) fit your setup?

Tank mates can still go wrong if the tank is too small, already full, or the water is a poor match. Add Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) to the stocking calculator to check space, stocking pressure, and water needs before you add it.

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE)

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Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Kabia rainbowfish

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Glossolepis kabia

Possible with Caution

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE): Aggressive Kabia rainbowfish: Peaceful

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Abei Puffer

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Pao abei

Possible with Caution

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE): AggressiveAbei Puffer: Highly Aggressive

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Achara Catfish

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Leiarius marmoratus

Possible with Caution

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE): AggressiveAchara Catfish: Semi-Aggressive

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Adolfo Cory

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Corydoras adolfoi

Possible with Caution

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE): AggressiveAdolfo Cory: Peaceful

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Adonis Pleco

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Acanthicus adonis

Possible with Caution

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE): AggressiveAdonis Pleco: Aggressive

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Aequidens Jenaro Herrera

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Aequidens sp. 'Jenaro Herrera'

Possible with Caution

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE): AggressiveAequidens Jenaro Herrera: Semi-Aggressive

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Aequidens diadema (Diadem Cichlid)

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Aequidens diadema

Possible with Caution

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE): AggressiveAequidens diadema (Diadem Cichlid): Semi-Aggressive

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Aequidens sp. Atabapo

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Aequidens sp. Atabapo

Possible with Caution

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE): AggressiveAequidens sp. Atabapo: Semi-Aggressive

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Afra Cichlid

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Cynotilapia afra

Possible with Caution

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE): AggressiveAfra Cichlid: Aggressive

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & African Arowana

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Heterotis niloticus

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & African Butterfly Cichlid

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Anomalochromis thomasi

Possible with Caution

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE): AggressiveAfrican Butterfly Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & African Butterfly Fish

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Pantodon buchholzi

Possible with Caution

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE): AggressiveAfrican Butterfly Fish: Semi-Aggressive

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & African Clawed Frog

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Xenopus laevis

Possible with Caution

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE): AggressiveAfrican Clawed Frog: Aggressive

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & African Dwarf Frog

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Hymenochirus boettgeri

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & African Jewel Cichlid

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Hemichromis bimaculatus

Possible with Caution

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE): AggressiveAfrican Jewel Cichlid: Aggressive

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & African Knifefish

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Xenomystus nigri

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & African Lungfish

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Protopterus annectens

Possible with Caution

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE): AggressiveAfrican Lungfish: Highly Aggressive

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & African Pike

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Hepsetus odoe

Possible with Caution

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE): AggressiveAfrican Pike: Aggressive

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & African Pipefish

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Enneacampus ansorgii

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Agassiz Cory

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Corydoras agassizii

Possible with Caution

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE): AggressiveAgassiz Cory: Peaceful

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Agassiz's Dwarf Cichlid

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Apistogramma agassizii

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Ajamaru Rainbowfish

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Melanotaenia ajamaruensis

Possible with Caution

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE): AggressiveAjamaru Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Allen's Rainbowfish

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Chilatherina alleni

Possible with Caution

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE): AggressiveAllen's Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Alligator Gar

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Atractosteus spatula

Possible with Caution

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE): AggressiveAlligator Gar: Aggressive