sri lanken algae eaters

[lee8040]

anyone have any info on these fish, are they a communial fish, do they feed only on algae etc

 

[The-Wolf]

I don't belive there is such a thing.
do you mean siamese, chinese or indian algae eater?

 

[lee8040]

I don't belive there is such a thing.
do you mean siamese, chinese or indian algae eater?

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nope i went back to the shop to find the name as i didnt buy this fish someone got it for me and it said dri lanken algae eater

 

[lee8040]

I don't belive there is such a thing.
do you mean siamese, chinese or indian algae eater?

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nope i went back to the shop to find the name as i didnt buy this fish someone got it for me and it said dri lanken algae eater

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http/www.fishforums.net/index.php?showtopic=106474

this is the fish in question

 

[The-Wolf]

I've looked on several referance sites and there are no repoted fish native to Sri Lanka that are called "algae eater".

Sorry, I'll keep looking, but LFS are well known for making up names.

 

[lee8040]

I've looked on several referance sites and there are no repoted fish native to Sri Lanka that are called "algae eater".

Sorry, I'll keep looking, but LFS are well known for making up names.

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in the link 2 posts up theres a pic of the fish

 

[The-Wolf]

I saw that and it's impossible for me to id the fish from it.
any chance of a better picture, preferbly one of the side of the fish?

 

[OMG_FL]

anyone have any info on these fish, are they a communial fish, do they feed only on algae etc

Acrually those are a species of fish called ceylonese log sucker or Garra ceylonensis an endemic species to sri lanka.

 

[Slaphppy7]

Original post is nearly 18 years old, any replies from the OP are doubtful

 

[sharkweek178]

Original post is nearly 18 years old, any replies from the OP are doubtful

It would be pretty funny if the OP posted "Finally! I've been waiting for an answer all this time!"

 

[WhistlingBadger]

Always nice hearing about a "new" species of garra, though.

Ceylon Stone Sucker-Garra ceylonensis

Expert facts, care advice, feeding tips and breeding information about the Ceylon Stone Sucker (Garra ceylonensis) for freshwater aquarium enthusiasts.

www.fishkeeper.co.uk

 

[OMG_FL]

Original post is nearly 18 years old, any replies from the OP are doubtful

Original post is nearly 18 years old, any replies from the OP are doubtful

Yeah I saw it but felt like I should reply
Cuz the question wasn't answered

 

[Slaphppy7]

Yeah I saw it but felt like I should reply
Cuz the question wasn't answered

That is not a problem, thank you for the input.