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Gold Algae Eater

Gold Algae Eater

Gyrinocheilos aymonieri

 

This slender algae eater has a silver underbelly with a bright yellow/gold back. A horizontal line that is patterned runs along the side. The Gold Algae Eater comes from Northern India. It is usually kept in tanks for the purpose of keeping algae under control.

 

The main source of food is algae on plants, rocks, glass, and driftwood. Algae based wafers should be provided if there is a lack of algae.

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Uploaded on February 16, 2007
Taken on February 16, 2007