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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 121 - 144 of 735 Tank Mates

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Bloodfin Tetra

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Aphyocharax anisitsi

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

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Blue Acara

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Andinoacara pulcher

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

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Blue Back Blue Eye

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Pseudomugil cyanodorsalis

Not Recommended
Chinese Algae Eater (CAE): AggressiveBlue Back Blue Eye: Peaceful

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Blue Botia

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Yasuhikotakia modesta

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

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Blue Dolphin (Hap)

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Cyrtocara moorii

Possible with Caution
Chinese Algae Eater (CAE): AggressiveBlue Dolphin (Hap): Semi-Aggressive

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Blue Emperor Tetra

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Inpaichthys kerri

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

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Blue Pearl Shrimp

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Neocaridina zhangjiajiensis

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

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Blue Point Cichlid

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Andinoacara coeruleopunctatus

Possible with Caution
Chinese Algae Eater (CAE): AggressiveBlue Point Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Blue Rainbowfish

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Melanotaenia caerulea

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

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Blue Sifter

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Cribroheros robertsoni

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

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Blue Tetra

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Knodus borki

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

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Blue Tilapia

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Oreochromis aureus

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

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Bluegill Sunfish

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Lepomis macrochirus

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

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Boeseman's Rainbowfish

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Melanotaenia boesemani

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

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Bolivian Ram

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Mikrogeophagus altispinosus

Possible with Caution
Chinese Algae Eater (CAE): AggressiveBolivian Ram: Mostly Peaceful

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Brevis Shelldweller

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Neolamprologus brevis

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

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Brilliant Rasbora

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Rasbora einthovenii

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

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Brilliant Rummy-Nose Tetra

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Hemigrammus bleheri

Possible with Caution
Chinese Algae Eater (CAE): AggressiveBrilliant Rummy-Nose Tetra: Peaceful

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Bristlenose Pleco

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Ancistrus cf. cirrhosus

Possible with Caution
Chinese Algae Eater (CAE): AggressiveBristlenose Pleco: Peaceful

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Bronze Corydoras

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Corydoras aeneus

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

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Brown Bullhead Catfish

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Ameiurus nebulosus

Possible with Caution
Chinese Algae Eater (CAE): AggressiveBrown Bullhead Catfish: Semi-Aggressive

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Brown Camo Shrimp

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Caridina babaulti var. Brown

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

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Brown Hoplo Catfish

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Hoplosternum littorale

Possible with Caution
Chinese Algae Eater (CAE): AggressiveBrown Hoplo Catfish: Peaceful

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Brown Puffer

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Pao turgidus

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