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Fish Database: Sucking Loach - Gyrinocheilus aymonieri

Aquarium requirements

Aquarium suitability: 3/5
Sociability rating: 6/10
Area of tank: Bottom
Aquarium water conditions: 6-8.5, vs,s,m,h,vh
Temperature: 24 - 28C
Feeding: Frozen, live, sinking pellet and wafer, algae or vegetable based foods
Minimum tank size: 120cm
Min / Max number in tank: Max 1

Fish fact file

Family: Gyrinocheilidae (Algae eaters)
Synonyms:
Other common names: Chinese Algae-Eater, Indian Algae-Eater
Origin: Asia; India, Thailand, Malaysia
Natural habitat: Flowing waters of medium to large rivers and flooded regions
Size: 15cm
Behavior: Territorial
Breeding:
Natural water conditions: pH 6-8, very soft to hard
Sexing:

Fish code No.2108

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The Sucking Loach is when young, an excellent algae eater and is often sold for this purpose. In many cases the fishkeeper only realizes their mistake a year or so later when the fish becomes aggressive and territorial towards weaker tank mates. When young the fish are peaceful and can be kept together but as they age they will become increasingly aggressive towards each other and other fish. A single fish is best kept in an aquarium with medium to large robust fishes. The fish will damage delicate plants although some hardy varieties will be fine. The Sucking Loach is a robust, hardy, and adaptable fish, which will make a good addition to the aquarium only if it is kept with the right tank mates. Usually reaches 15cm but can potentially grow to 25cm.

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