🐟 Golden Algae Eater (Gyrinocheilus aymonieri) 
Algae Control • Detritus Removal • Peaceful Cleaner
 
📋 The Golden Algae Eater is a hardy freshwater fish well-known for its role as an excellent natural algae eater, especially when young. Its body is long and slender, covered in shimmering golden-yellow scales, which make it both useful and attractive in display aquariums.
While juveniles are peaceful and active algae grazers, adult Golden Algae Eaters can become semi-aggressive toward similar-shaped fish and bottom dwellers. This makes them better suited to medium and large community aquariums with adequate space.
Capable of reaching up to 28 cm (11"), they require larger tanks as they mature. Despite this, they remain hardy and long-lived, often surviving over a decade with proper care. They are valued for their ability to control algae in aquariums while adding a touch of golden beauty.
 
💡 Highlights
✨ Excellent natural algae eater – effective when young
⚪ Golden-yellow body – adds shine to aquariums
📏 Can grow up to 28 cm (11") – needs larger tanks with age
✅ Hardy and long-lived – lifespan up to 10 years
🐠 Semi-aggressive in adulthood – best in larger community tanks