Dont Know What It Is

[beedied]

ive had this fish for a while now but i have no idea what kind it is or what sex
any info would be much appreciated

http/www.bebo.com/PhotoAlbumBig.jsp?Memb...umId=2194810019

 

[Rex740]

Some type of pleco. Post this in the pleco thread and you will get an answer for sure.

 

[Tokis-Phoenix]

Looks like some type of rubbernose pleco to me, this thread should be in the pleco part of the catfish section of the forum.

 

[paul_219]

Check this website. www.planetcatfish.com

 

[*Fishkies*]

I couldn't get the link to work.

 

[DiscusAngel]

a CAE there very bad fish. they will become aggressive and eat other fish. can reach over 10"

 

[Night_Market]

Scientific Name(s): Gyrinocheilus aymonieri, Psilorhynchus aymonieri

Common Name(s): Chinese Algae Eater, Algae Eater, Common Algae Eater, Gold Algae Eater, Sucking Loach, Indian Algae Eater
Family: Gyrinocheilidae
Species Type: Asian Loaches/Catfish
Maximum Size: 12 inches
Life Span: 15 years
Natural Habitat: Rivers and streams of India
Minimum Tank Size: 55 gallons
Tank Region: Bottom

Possible Tank Mates: This algae eater is not really suitable for other tank mates unless in really large tanks.

Description: Not the most beautiful of fishes, the body of the Chinese Algae Eater, Indian Algae Eater, or Sucking Loach is plain with a notable black stripe from the tip of its "nose" to its tail. They have an under slung mouth which forms a sucking disk, perfect for anchoring to a surface especially in fast moving water. When young, the Chinese Algae Eater, Indian Algae Eater, or Sucking Loach does fine in a community aquarium, busily going about its business of greedily foraging algae from the glass sides of the tank, the plants, the substrate, and any decor. When it gets older however, it can start to defend a territory and can continually harass tankmates. Adult specimens are often best kept alone. The Chinese Algae Eater, Indian Algae Eater, or Sucking Loach prefers hiding places in wood, rocks and plants. Since they graze on algae most of the time, some sunlight on the aquarium to promote the algae growth is appreciated. Though they prefer algae, you can occasionally substitute crushed lettuce or spinach.

Temperature Range 74°F - 82°F

pH Range 6 - 8.4

Hardness 5° - 25°

Breeding Information: No information is known.

Sexing Information: No known way to determine sex visually.

Diet: Herbivorous - This fish lives primarily by eating naturally growing algae. The diet can be supplimented by algae wafers or fresh green vegetables such as zucchini slices, cucumber slices and romaine lettuce.

Temperment: Territorial and rather aggressive once adult size. Juveniles are relatively peaceful.

Common Diseases: None specific to species


Thats the only thing close to a 'Plec' I saw on the pics.

Hope it's of any use...

 

[Tokis-Phoenix]

IMHO Its body type looks rather thick built for a CAE, looks closer to a Garra Pingi in my opinion body shape wise (although i don't think it is a Gara pingi so far due to the markings of the fish, its much closer body shape wise in my honest opinion);

http/img69.exs.cx/img69/7114/Pingi.jpg

More pics would help though, a side on pic of the fish would be great in ID'ing it.

 

[Night_Market]

"Unlike other fish, the Chinese Algae-eater doesn't have to breathe through its mouth. The gill cavity is divided into two halves - the top half lets the water in and the bottom half lets the water out after it has passed across the gills for gas exchange.

- This modification means they can still adhere to surfaces without having to release to breathe.The picture above shows this opening behind the eye and just above the dark line."

The gill mod can be seen on beedied's photo (top).

Edit : just had a really close look at my panda Garra, it has the same sort of breathing mod gill.

Bizarre...