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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
Showing 217 - 240 of 735 Tank Mates

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Delhezi Bichir (Armored Bichir)

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Polypterus delhezi

Possible with Caution
Chinese Algae Eater (CAE): AggressiveDelhezi Bichir (Armored Bichir): Semi-Aggressive

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Delicate Blue-Eye

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Pseudomugil tenellus

Possible with Caution
Chinese Algae Eater (CAE): AggressiveDelicate Blue-Eye: Peaceful

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

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Chindongo demasoni

Possible with Caution
Chinese Algae Eater (CAE): AggressiveDemasoni Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly Aggressive

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Denison Barb (Roseline Shark)

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Sahyadria denisonii

Possible with Caution
Chinese Algae Eater (CAE): AggressiveDenison Barb (Roseline Shark): Mostly Peaceful

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Diamond Tetra

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Moenkhausia pittieri

Possible with Caution
Chinese Algae Eater (CAE): AggressiveDiamond Tetra: Peaceful

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Dickfeld's Julie

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Julidochromis dickfeldi

Possible with Caution
Chinese Algae Eater (CAE): AggressiveDickfeld's Julie: Semi-Aggressive

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Discus

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Symphysodon aequifasciatus

Not Recommended
Chinese Algae Eater (CAE): AggressiveDiscus: Mostly Peaceful

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Dojo Loach (Weather Loach)

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Misgurnus anguillicaudatus

Possible with Caution
Chinese Algae Eater (CAE): AggressiveDojo Loach (Weather Loach): Peaceful

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Domino Synodontis

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Synodontis notatus

Possible with Caution
Chinese Algae Eater (CAE): AggressiveDomino Synodontis: Semi-Aggressive

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Dourada

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Brachyplatystoma rousseauxii

Possible with Caution
Chinese Algae Eater (CAE): AggressiveDourada: Semi-Aggressive

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Duboisi Cichlid (Tropheus)

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Tropheus duboisi

Possible with Caution
Chinese Algae Eater (CAE): AggressiveDuboisi Cichlid (Tropheus): Aggressive

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Duplicareus Corydoras

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Corydoras duplicareus

Possible with Caution
Chinese Algae Eater (CAE): AggressiveDuplicareus Corydoras: Peaceful

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Dusky Millions Fish

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Phalloceros caudimaculatus

Possible with Caution
Chinese Algae Eater (CAE): AggressiveDusky Millions Fish: Peaceful

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Dwarf Chain Loach

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Ambastaia sidthimunki

Possible with Caution
Chinese Algae Eater (CAE): AggressiveDwarf Chain Loach: Peaceful

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Dwarf Cory (Tailspot Cory)

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Corydoras hastatus

Not Recommended
Chinese Algae Eater (CAE): AggressiveDwarf Cory (Tailspot Cory): Peaceful

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Dwarf Flag Cichlid

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Laetacara curviceps

Not Recommended
Chinese Algae Eater (CAE): AggressiveDwarf Flag Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Dwarf Gourami

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Trichogaster lalius

Not Recommended
Chinese Algae Eater (CAE): AggressiveDwarf Gourami: Semi-Aggressive

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Dwarf Green Pike Cichlid

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Crenicichla compressiceps

Possible with Caution
Chinese Algae Eater (CAE): AggressiveDwarf Green Pike Cichlid: Aggressive

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Dwarf Molly

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Poecilia chica

Possible with Caution
Chinese Algae Eater (CAE): AggressiveDwarf Molly: Mostly Peaceful

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox)

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Melanotaenia praecox

Possible with Caution
Chinese Algae Eater (CAE): AggressiveDwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Praecox): Peaceful

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Dwarf Pea Puffer

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Carinotetraodon travancoricus

Possible with Caution
Chinese Algae Eater (CAE): AggressiveDwarf Pea Puffer: Aggressive

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Dwarf Pencilfish

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Nannostomus marginatus

Not Recommended
Chinese Algae Eater (CAE): AggressiveDwarf Pencilfish: Peaceful

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Dwarf Petricola

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Synodontis lucipinnis

Possible with Caution
Chinese Algae Eater (CAE): AggressiveDwarf Petricola: Peaceful

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Dwarf Rasbora

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Boraras maculatus

Not Recommended
Chinese Algae Eater (CAE): AggressiveDwarf Rasbora: Peaceful