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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 169 - 192 of 735 Tank Mates

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Channel Catfish

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Ictalurus punctatus

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

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Chao Phraya Giant Catfish (Paroon Shark)

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Pangasius sanitwongsei

Possible with Caution
Chinese Algae Eater (CAE): AggressiveChao Phraya Giant Catfish (Paroon Shark): Aggressive

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Checker Barb

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Oliotius oligolepis

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

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Checkerboard Cichlid

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Dicrossus filamentosus

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

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Chequered Rainbowfish

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Melanotaenia splendida inornata

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

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Cherry Barb

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Puntius titteya

Not Recommended
Chinese Algae Eater (CAE): AggressiveCherry Barb: Peaceful

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Cherry Shrimp

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Neocaridina davidi

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

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Cherry Spot Rasbora

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Rasbora rubrodorsalis

Not Recommended
Chinese Algae Eater (CAE): AggressiveCherry Spot Rasbora: Peaceful

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Chili Rasbora

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Boraras brigittae

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

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Chinese Barb (Green Barb)

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Puntius semifasciolatus

Possible with Caution
Chinese Algae Eater (CAE): AggressiveChinese Barb (Green Barb): Peaceful

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Chipokae Mbuna

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Melanochromis chipokae

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

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Chisumulu Pearl Cichlid

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Labidochromis chisumulae

Possible with Caution
Chinese Algae Eater (CAE): AggressiveChisumulu Pearl Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Chocolate Cichlid

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Hypselecara temporalis

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

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Chocolate Gourami

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Sphaerichthys osphromenoides

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

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Chocolate Loricaria (L062)

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Loricaria cataphracta

Not Recommended
Chinese Algae Eater (CAE): AggressiveChocolate Loricaria (L062): Peaceful

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Christmas Fulu

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Xystichromis phytophagus

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

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Chuco Cichlid

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Chuco godmanni

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

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Cigar Shark (Mad Barb)

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Leptobarbus hoevenii

Possible with Caution
Chinese Algae Eater (CAE): AggressiveCigar Shark (Mad Barb): Mostly Peaceful

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Clown Killifish

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Epiplatys annulatus

Not Recommended
Chinese Algae Eater (CAE): AggressiveClown Killifish: Peaceful

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Clown Knifefish

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Chitala ornata

Not Recommended
Chinese Algae Eater (CAE): AggressiveClown Knifefish: Aggressive

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Clown Loach

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Chromobotia macracanthus

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

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Clown Pleco (L104)

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Panaqolus maccus

Not Recommended
Chinese Algae Eater (CAE): AggressiveClown Pleco (L104): Mostly Peaceful

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Cobalt Blue Zebra

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Metriaclima callainos

Possible with Caution
Chinese Algae Eater (CAE): AggressiveCobalt Blue Zebra: Aggressive

Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) & Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri · Apistogramma cacatuoides

Possible with Caution
Chinese Algae Eater (CAE): AggressiveCockatoo Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive