AnimalNerd98 Posted September 18, 2022 Share Posted September 18, 2022 I bought some rosy loaches and after going through quarantine, I realized that one does not look like the others. Any idea what this fish is? I also included some photos of one of my rosy loaches for reference. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcelo Posted September 18, 2022 Share Posted September 18, 2022 (edited) It looks like a Chinese Algae Eater ! does he/she stays shuffling the substrate ? Google Chinese Algae Eater pictures and see if it matches yours ================================================= My Website: www.cheapplantedaquarium.com Cheap Aquarium in 7 Steps: www.cheapplantedaquarium.com/aquain7steps Tank types and sizes: www.cheapplantedaquarium.com/tank-types-sizes-etc Learn about Water Hardness: www.cheapplantedaquarium.com/water-hardness/ 1 Reply Share SaveEditFollow Edited September 18, 2022 by Marcelo 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnimalNerd98 Posted September 18, 2022 Author Share Posted September 18, 2022 (edited) On 9/18/2022 at 6:35 AM, Marcelo said: It looks like a Chinese Algae Eater ! does he/she stays shuffling the substrate ? Google Chinese Algae Eater pictures and see if it matches yours ================================================= My Website: www.cheapplantedaquarium.com Cheap Aquarium in 7 Steps: www.cheapplantedaquarium.com/aquain7steps Tank types and sizes: www.cheapplantedaquarium.com/tank-types-sizes-etc Learn about Water Hardness: www.cheapplantedaquarium.com/water-hardness/ 1 Reply Share SaveEditFollow It does look similar to some of the photos on Google images. Thanks! Uh oh, that needs to go 🤣 Edited September 18, 2022 by AnimalNerd98 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colu Posted September 18, 2022 Share Posted September 18, 2022 I don't think that a Chinese algae eater @Fish Folkis more familiar with native fish maybe he can help identify it 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Folk Posted September 18, 2022 Share Posted September 18, 2022 Doesn’t look like SAE to me at first glance because your photo shows barbels. Maybe a Flying Fox? Not sure… 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnimalNerd98 Posted September 18, 2022 Author Share Posted September 18, 2022 I found this on LiveAquaria as a Chinese algae eater (Gyrinocheilos aymonieri). I think this looks the closest 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KentFishFanUK Posted September 23, 2022 Share Posted September 23, 2022 Looks kind of like a dwarf chain loach, maybe a juvenile? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flumpweesel Posted September 24, 2022 Share Posted September 24, 2022 I was thinking sucking loach (Chinese algae eater). They are generally ok while they are small but if you house with large slower moving fish you might have issues down the road. Maybe see about returning it if you can. That picture you found seems to show the same almost row of diamonds stripe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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