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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 73 - 96 of 735 Tank Mates

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) & Balloon Molly

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Poecilia latipinna hybrid

Possible with Caution
Chinese Algae Eater (CAE): AggressiveBalloon Molly: 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) & Banana Loach

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Acantopsis choirorhynchos

Not Recommended
Chinese Algae Eater (CAE): AggressiveBanana Loach: Peaceful

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Banded Apistogramma

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Apistogramma bitaeniata

Not Recommended
Chinese Algae Eater (CAE): AggressiveBanded Apistogramma: Semi-Aggressive

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) & Banded Chromide

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Etroplus suratensis

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

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Banded Cichlid

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Heros notatus

Possible with Caution
Chinese Algae Eater (CAE): AggressiveBanded Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Banded Gourami

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Trichogaster fasciata

Possible with Caution
Chinese Algae Eater (CAE): AggressiveBanded Gourami: Mostly Peaceful

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Banded Leporinus

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Leporinus fasciatus

Possible with Caution
Chinese Algae Eater (CAE): AggressiveBanded Leporinus: Aggressive

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Banded Rainbowfish

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Melanotaenia trifasciata

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

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Bandit Cory

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Corydoras metae

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

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Banjo Catfish

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Bunocephalus coracoideus

Not Recommended
Chinese Algae Eater (CAE): AggressiveBanjo Catfish: Peaceful

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Barlow's Dwarf Cichlid (Apistogramma Maulbrüter)

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Apistogramma barlowi

Not Recommended
Chinese Algae Eater (CAE): AggressiveBarlow's Dwarf Cichlid (Apistogramma Maulbrüter): Mostly Peaceful

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Barred Rainbowfish

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Chilatherina fasciata

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

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Batanta Rainbowfish

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Melanotaenia batanta

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

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Bearded Cory

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Scleromystax barbatus

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

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

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Caridina logemanni

Not Recommended
Chinese Algae Eater (CAE): AggressiveBee Shrimp: 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) & Bengal Loach

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Botia dario

Possible with Caution
Chinese Algae Eater (CAE): AggressiveBengal Loach: Mostly Peaceful

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Bentos Tetra

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Hyphessobrycon bentosi

Not Recommended
Chinese Algae Eater (CAE): AggressiveBentos Tetra: 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) & Betta Imbellis

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Betta imbellis

Not Recommended
Chinese Algae Eater (CAE): AggressiveBetta Imbellis: Mostly Peaceful