Gyrinocheilidae
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Gyrinocheilidae, or Algae Eaters, has a single genus Gyrinocheilus in the order Cypriniformes. They are a family of small Southeast Asian Cypriniform fish that live in fast-flowing freshwater mountain streams. They hold on to fixed objects using a sucker-like mouth. There are 3 known species in this family.
| Common name | Difficulty | Maximum Size | Minimum Tank Size | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gyrinocheilus aymonieri | Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) | Easy | 1111 in27.94 cm | 2525 gal94.635 liters 94,635.295 mL |
