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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 385 - 408 of 735 Tank Mates

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Lemon Cichlid (Leleupi)

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Neolamprologus leleupi

Possible with Caution
Chinese Algae Eater (CAE): AggressiveLemon Cichlid (Leleupi): Aggressive

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Lemon Tetra

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Hyphessobrycon pulchripinnis

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

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Leopard Bushfish (Ctenopoma)

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Ctenopoma acutirostre

Not Recommended
Chinese Algae Eater (CAE): AggressiveLeopard Bushfish (Ctenopoma): Mostly Peaceful

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Leopard Cory

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Corydoras leopardus

Possible with Caution
Chinese Algae Eater (CAE): AggressiveLeopard Cory: Peaceful

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Leopard Frog Pleco (L134)

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Peckoltia compta

Not Recommended
Chinese Algae Eater (CAE): AggressiveLeopard Frog Pleco (L134): Mostly Peaceful

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Leopard Pleco

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Pterygoplichthys gibbiceps

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

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Leopoldi Stingray (Black Diamond)

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Potamotrygon leopoldi

Possible with Caution
Chinese Algae Eater (CAE): AggressiveLeopoldi Stingray (Black Diamond): Semi-Aggressive

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Lesser Spiny Eel

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Macrognathus aculeatus

Not Recommended
Chinese Algae Eater (CAE): AggressiveLesser Spiny Eel: Mostly Peaceful

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Licorice Gourami

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Parosphromenus deissneri

Not Recommended
Chinese Algae Eater (CAE): AggressiveLicorice Gourami: Peaceful

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Lima Shovelnose Catfish

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Sorubim lima

Possible with Caution
Chinese Algae Eater (CAE): AggressiveLima Shovelnose Catfish: Mostly Peaceful

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Livingston's Cichlid

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Nimbochromis livingstonii

Possible with Caution
Chinese Algae Eater (CAE): AggressiveLivingston's Cichlid: Aggressive

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Long-Finned African Tetra

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Brycinus longipinnis

Possible with Caution
Chinese Algae Eater (CAE): AggressiveLong-Finned African Tetra: Peaceful

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Longear Sunfish

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Lepomis megalotis

Possible with Caution
Chinese Algae Eater (CAE): AggressiveLongear Sunfish: Aggressive

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Longnose Gar

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Lepisosteus osseus

Possible with Caution
Chinese Algae Eater (CAE): AggressiveLongnose Gar: Aggressive

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Lorentz's Rainbowfish

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Chilatherina lorentzii

Possible with Caution
Chinese Algae Eater (CAE): AggressiveLorentz's Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Loricaria lata (L010)

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Loricaria lata

Not Recommended
Chinese Algae Eater (CAE): AggressiveLoricaria lata (L010): Mostly Peaceful

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Loricaria lentiginosa

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Loricaria lentiginosa

Not Recommended
Chinese Algae Eater (CAE): AggressiveLoricaria lentiginosa: Peaceful

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Loricaria lundbergi

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Loricaria lundbergi

Not Recommended
Chinese Algae Eater (CAE): AggressiveLoricaria lundbergi: Peaceful

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Loricaria pumila (Dwarf Whiptail Catfish)

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Loricaria pumila

Not Recommended
Chinese Algae Eater (CAE): AggressiveLoricaria pumila (Dwarf Whiptail Catfish): Peaceful

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Loricaria spinulifera

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Loricaria spinulifera

Not Recommended
Chinese Algae Eater (CAE): AggressiveLoricaria spinulifera: Peaceful

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Loxozonus Corydoras (C079/C082)

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Corydoras loxozonus

Possible with Caution
Chinese Algae Eater (CAE): AggressiveLoxozonus Corydoras (C079/C082): Peaceful

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Lyretail Killifish

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Aphyosemion australe

Not Recommended
Chinese Algae Eater (CAE): AggressiveLyretail Killifish: Mostly Peaceful

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & MacCulloch's Rainbowfish (Dwarf Rainbowfish)

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Melanotaenia maccullochi

Possible with Caution
Chinese Algae Eater (CAE): AggressiveMacCulloch's Rainbowfish (Dwarf Rainbowfish): Peaceful

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Macaw Cichlid

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Hypsophrys nicaraguensis

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