3X Chinese Algae Eaters 4In Long

[mtbdean]

Livestock: Chinese Algae Eaters
Quantity for sale: x3
Reason for Sale: Agressiveness within Community Tank
Delivery or Collection: Collection only - Can deliver local
Sales price: £3 each?
Postage & Packaging:
Location: Shepton Mallet - Somerset



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[mtbdean]

Bump!?

 

[GrubbyGirl]

If they are agressive they are likely to be Flying Foxes rather than SAE. Might be worth posting a good picture of them

 

[mtbdean]

Its deffo not a flying fox, its a Siamese Algae eater looking at it.

 

[GrubbyGirl]

Only suggested because SAEs are not agressive and FF are, and it is not always easy to tell them apart

SAE - It is an active and fast swimmer, which thrives best in schools but can also be kept alone or in pairs. It is a strong jumper and should not be left unattended in small uncovered containers. Siamese Algae Eaters often chase one another, but they never get hurt in these fights. It doesn't bother any of its tankmates.

FF - Flying Fox can be kept in a community tank, but it might chase other fish viciously from its territory. There shouldn't be more than one adult Flying Fox in a tank.

 

[Raf485]

They could be golden algae eaters which also become aggressive.

Best solution is if you post a photo for all to see

 

[mtbdean]

Hiya,

It is definatly these ones

http/en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gyrinocheilus

I had 6x in my 160l tank, but found them to be quite boisturious towards my Gourami's (And the other way around) so I split them into some tanks and just wanted rid of the 3 large ones

 

[nurglespuss]

Yes these boys continue to get aggressive with age, I've seen then reach ten inches too. However, excellent in a fast flow river setup, with species they might ignore.