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  2. 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] They are also important primary consumers that relay ...

  3. 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.

  4. Siamese algae-eater - Wikipedia

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    A true Siamese algae eater interacting with a nerite snail in an aquarium. 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 ...

  5. 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 ...

  6. Gyrinocheilus aymonieri - Wikipedia

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    Gyrinocheilus kaznakovi Berg, 1906. Gyrinocheilus monchadskii Krasyukova & Gusev, 1987. 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. [3]

  7. Flying fox (fish) - Wikipedia

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    A 40-gallon or larger breeder tank lined with fine gravel or sand substrate is suitable for an average-sized flying fox fish. Being bottom-dwellers, the aquarium for flying foxes usually has broad-leaved plants, rocks, and driftwood to serve as hiding places. Because the flying fox is a known algae-eater, adequate lighting is preferred.

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