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) & 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 Jewel Cichlid

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Hemichromis bimaculatus

🟡Possible with Caution

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

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) & Agassiz's Dwarf Cichlid

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Apistogramma agassizii

🔴Not Recommended

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE): AggressiveAgassiz's Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Amano Shrimp

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Caridina multidentata

🟡Possible with Caution

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE): AggressiveAmano Shrimp: Peaceful

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Amazon Leaf Fish

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Monocirrhus polyacanthus

🔴Not Recommended

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE): AggressiveAmazon Leaf Fish: Peaceful

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Amazon Puffer

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Colomesus asellus

🟡Possible with Caution

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE): AggressiveAmazon Puffer: Mostly Peaceful

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Apple Snail

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Pomacea maculata

🟡Possible with Caution

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE): AggressiveApple Snail: Peaceful

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Assassin Snail

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Clea helena

🟡Possible with Caution

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE): AggressiveAssassin Snail: Peaceful

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna)

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Melanochromis auratus

🟡Possible with Caution

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE): AggressiveAuratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly Aggressive

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Bala Shark

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Balantiocheilos melanopterus

🟡Possible with Caution

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE): AggressiveBala Shark: Mostly Peaceful

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Bamboo Shrimp

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Atyopsis moluccensis

🔴Not Recommended

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE): AggressiveBamboo Shrimp: Peaceful

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Banded Archerfish (Brackish)

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Toxotes jaculatrix

🔴Not Recommended

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE): AggressiveBanded Archerfish (Brackish): Semi-Aggressive

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Beckford's Pencilfish

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Nannostomus beckfordi

🔴Not Recommended

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE): AggressiveBeckford's Pencilfish: Peaceful

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Bee Shrimp (Crystal Red / Black)

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Caridina cantonensis

🔴Not Recommended

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE): AggressiveBee Shrimp (Crystal Red / Black): Peaceful

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Betta (Siamese Fighting Fish)

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Betta splendens

🟡Possible with Caution

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE): AggressiveBetta (Siamese Fighting Fish): Semi-Aggressive

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Black Ghost Knifefish

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Apteronotus albifrons

🔴Not Recommended

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE): AggressiveBlack Ghost Knifefish: Semi-Aggressive

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Black Neon Tetra

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Hyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi

🟡Possible with Caution

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE): AggressiveBlack Neon Tetra: Peaceful

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Black Pacu

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Colossoma macropomum

🟡Possible with Caution

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE): AggressiveBlack Pacu: Mostly Peaceful

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Black Skirt Tetra

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Gymnocorymbus ternetzi

🟡Possible with Caution

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE): AggressiveBlack Skirt Tetra: Mostly Peaceful

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Bladder Snail (Pest Snail)

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Physella acuta

🟡Possible with Caution

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE): AggressiveBladder Snail (Pest Snail): Peaceful

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Bleeding Heart Tetra

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Hyphessobrycon erythrostigma

🟡Possible with Caution

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE): AggressiveBleeding Heart Tetra: Peaceful

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Blind Cave Tetra

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Astyanax mexicanus

🟡Possible with Caution

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE): AggressiveBlind Cave Tetra: Mostly Peaceful