Identification of unknown algae eater

jazzyknots · Post by **jazzyknots** » 26 Mar 2006, 21:09

I am new to the group, so please forgive me that I can't seem to find how to post a picture in the Albums to show my catfish... Instructions welcomed! I have a catfish I've raised for last 2 or more years. I bought it at a lfs labeled as 'golden chinese algae eater'. It is about 5 inches long, adult now, very orange/gold color with darker orange/gold along top of body and black eye color. Loves to hide in caves, scavenges anything on the bottom. Any thoughts on what this catfish is?

Post by **Marc van Arc** » 26 Mar 2006, 21:21

Hi & welcome to PC. I googled on the description you gave, and what I initially thought seems to be true: that fish is not a catfish, but a Cyprinid. Check/search for Gyrinocheilus aymonieri and let us know if that is your fish.

jazzyknots · Post by **jazzyknots** » 26 Mar 2006, 21:53

That's the guy! Thank you!

Posted a picture out in my web site area but the bytes are large:

http://www.geocities.com/jazzyknots/Fre ... CN0063.JPG

better body shot in:

http://us.share.geocities.com/jazzyknot ... CN0054.JPG

I'm getting ready to give/sell/? it away, as I have recently aquired a breeding trio of Albino Bristlenose, and I need grow-out space for the babies.

Thanks again!