{"product_id":"golden-sucking-loach-chinese-algae-eater-gyrinocheilus-aymonieri-4cm","title":"Golden Sucking Loach Chinese Algae Eater Gyrinocheilus Aymonieri 4cm","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Golden Sucking Loach is a bright yellow-gold form of the Chinese Algae Eater (Gyrinocheilus aymonieri), a slender river fish with a sucker mouth used to hold position in fast currents and rasp algae. Despite the common name it comes from Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam. Young fish are tireless algae cleaners, but adults grow large and pushy, so it suits larger, robust community tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/em\u003e Up to 25–28 cm (10–11 in), usually 15–20 cm (6–8 in) in aquaria\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/em\u003e 10–15 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eNative to:\u003c\/em\u003e Mekong, Chao Phraya and Mae Klong basins, Southeast Asia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eHabitat:\u003c\/em\u003e Fast, clear streams over boulders, gravel and driftwood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eDiet:\u003c\/em\u003e Omnivorous; algae grazer when young\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003ePreferred Foods:\u003c\/em\u003e Algae, algae wafers, blanched courgette, spinach, bloodworm, sinking pellets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eFeeding Habits:\u003c\/em\u003e Feed daily; algae interest fades with age, so offer wafers and vegetables\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTank Mates\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eBest with:\u003c\/em\u003e Fast, robust mid-water fish such as larger barbs, rainbowfish, danios\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eAvoid:\u003c\/em\u003e Slow flat-sided fish, discus, angelfish, other bottom-dwellers, similar-looking fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAggression \u0026amp; Behaviour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/em\u003e Peaceful when young, increasingly territorial as it matures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTerritoriality:\u003c\/em\u003e High as an adult; may rasp slime from slow, flat-bodied fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExperience Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/em\u003e Intermediate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eChallenges:\u003c\/em\u003e Large adult size and adult aggression are often underestimated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Parameters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eWater Type:\u003c\/em\u003e Freshwater, neutral, well oxygenated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/em\u003e 22–26°C (72–79°F)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003epH:\u003c\/em\u003e 6.0–8.0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eHardness:\u003c\/em\u003e 2–20 dGH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eFlow:\u003c\/em\u003e Moderate to strong\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTank Size:\u003c\/em\u003e Minimum 300 litres for an adult; keep singly or in groups of six or more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinal Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuy with the adult in mind: the cute algae-eating juvenile becomes a large, boisterous fish that may bully tankmates, so plan a long, spacious tank with strong filtration. Keep one, or a group of six or more to spread aggression, and add it last to an established aquarium. Provide smooth rocks and wood to graze and a tight lid, as it can jump. With the right tank it is hardy, long-lived and genuinely useful.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SimsTF","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64680678392185,"sku":"STF-LOACH-GLDN-CHINESE","price":5.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1026\/3124\/4153\/files\/STF-LOACH-GLDN-CHINESE.png?v=1790097151","url":"https:\/\/birchwoodaquaticcentre.co.uk\/products\/golden-sucking-loach-chinese-algae-eater-gyrinocheilus-aymonieri-4cm","provider":"Birchwood Aquatic Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}