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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 409 - 432 of 735 Tank Mates

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Madagascar Rainbowfish

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Bedotia madagascariensis

Possible with Caution
Chinese Algae Eater (CAE): AggressiveMadagascar Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Maingano Mbuna

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Pseudotropheus cyaneorhabdos

Possible with Caution
Chinese Algae Eater (CAE): AggressiveMaingano Mbuna: Aggressive

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Maison Reef Peacock

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Aulonocara stuartgranti "Maison Reef"

Possible with Caution
Chinese Algae Eater (CAE): AggressiveMaison Reef Peacock: Semi-Aggressive

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Malawi Eyebiter

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Dimidiochromis compressiceps

Possible with Caution
Chinese Algae Eater (CAE): AggressiveMalawi Eyebiter: Aggressive

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Malawi Gar

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Lichnochromis acuticeps

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

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Malawi Hawk

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Aristochromis christyi

Possible with Caution
Chinese Algae Eater (CAE): AggressiveMalawi Hawk: Aggressive

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Malaya Shrimp

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Caridina sp. "Malaya"

Possible with Caution
Chinese Algae Eater (CAE): AggressiveMalaya Shrimp: Peaceful

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Malaysian Trumpet Snail (MTS)

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Melanoides tuberculata

Possible with Caution
Chinese Algae Eater (CAE): AggressiveMalaysian Trumpet Snail (MTS): Peaceful

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Mamberamo Rainbowfish

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Melanotaenia mamberamo

Possible with Caution
Chinese Algae Eater (CAE): AggressiveMamberamo Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Marble Goby

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Oxyeleotris marmorata

Possible with Caution
Chinese Algae Eater (CAE): AggressiveMarble Goby: Aggressive

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Marbled Bichir

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Polypterus polli

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

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Marbled Hatchetfish

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Carnegiella strigata

Not Recommended
Chinese Algae Eater (CAE): AggressiveMarbled Hatchetfish: Peaceful

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Marbled Whiptail

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Loricaria simillima

Not Recommended
Chinese Algae Eater (CAE): AggressiveMarbled Whiptail: Peaceful

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Marlier's Julie

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Julidochromis marlieri

Not Recommended
Chinese Algae Eater (CAE): AggressiveMarlier's Julie: Semi-Aggressive

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Masked Julie (Julidochromis)

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Julidochromis transcriptus

Not Recommended
Chinese Algae Eater (CAE): AggressiveMasked Julie (Julidochromis): Semi-Aggressive

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Mayan Cichlid

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Mayaheros urophthalmus

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

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Mayland's Rainbowfish

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Melanotaenia maylandi

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

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Mbu Puffer

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Tetraodon mbu

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

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Melon Barb

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Haludaria fasciata

Possible with Caution
Chinese Algae Eater (CAE): AggressiveMelon Barb: Mostly Peaceful

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Mexican Dwarf Crayfish (CPO)

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Cambarellus patzcuarensis

Possible with Caution
Chinese Algae Eater (CAE): AggressiveMexican Dwarf Crayfish (CPO): Mostly Peaceful

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Midas Cichlid

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Amphilophus citrinellus

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

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Midnight Catfish

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Auchenipterichthys coracoideus

Not Recommended
Chinese Algae Eater (CAE): AggressiveMidnight Catfish: Mostly Peaceful

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Milomo Hap (Super VC10)

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Placidochromis milomo

Possible with Caution
Chinese Algae Eater (CAE): AggressiveMilomo Hap (Super VC10): Semi-Aggressive

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Misool Rainbowfish

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Melanotaenia misoolensis

Possible with Caution
Chinese Algae Eater (CAE): AggressiveMisool Rainbowfish: Peaceful