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2. Crossocheilus langei - Wikipedia

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   The hardy red algae eater Crossocheilus langei is commonly found in the aquarium trade and is one of the most popular and effective tank algae cleaners. They are active and fast swimmers that will school together if kept in a group, but some individuals may display aggression to their own kind or related fish.

3. Freshwater aquarium algae - Wikipedia

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   Algae is typically considered a nuisance and subject to removal through the use of algicides and the release of algae eaters. However, total elimination of algae is considered unlikely in a hobby aquarium. Algae can be used as an bioindicator to inform an aquarist on water chemistry and other conditions. [2] Some species are intentionally ...

4. Algae eater - Wikipedia

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   Algae eater or algivore is a common name for any bottom-dwelling or filter-feeding aquatic animal species that specialize in feeding on algae and phytoplanktons. Algae eaters are important for the fishkeeping hobby and many are commonly kept by aquarium hobbyists to improve water quality . [ 1 ]

5. List of freshwater aquarium fish species - Wikipedia

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   Siamese algae eater, fringe barb: Crossocheilus langei: 16 cm (6.3 in) Many other fish in the order Cypriniformes are also sold under this name. Very likely to jump out of the aquarium especially after reaching adult size. Very useful for getting rid of algae when it is young but prefer fish food upon reaching adulthood. [50] Cyclocheilichthys ...

6. Gyrinocheilus - Wikipedia

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   The Chinese algae eater is sometimes kept in aquaria to control algae. It can range up to 11 inches (280 mm) in length and has a reputation for becoming increasingly territorial as it matures, and can also be aggressive to other fish, especially slow, flat-bodied species. In the home aquarium, the Chinese algae eater generally makes a poor tank ...

7. Sewage, algae blooms, flesh-eating bacteria: Is this water ...

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   Climate change has storms sending untreated sewage spilling into NY waterways, while fueling harmful algae blooms. What to know before swimming. Sewage, algae blooms, flesh-eating bacteria: Is ...

8. Algae scrubber - Wikipedia

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   An algae scrubber is a water filtering device which uses light to grow algae; in this process, undesirable chemicals are removed from the water. [1] Algae scrubbers allow hobbyists to operate their saltwater or freshwater tanks or ponds using natural filtration based on primary production , much as occurs in oceans and lakes.

9. Gyrinocheilus aymonieri - Wikipedia

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   Gyrinocheilus aymonieri is a freshwater fish native to large parts of Southeast Asia. [2] [3] [4] It is of interest as a local food source and for the aquarium trade.[1] [3] Its common names include honey sucker, sucking loach and Chinese algae eater.