Description
Golden Algae Eater – Vibrant, Efficient, and Low-Maintenance Aquatic Cleaner
Add a pop of color and functionality to your aquarium with the Golden Algae Eater (Gyrinocheilus aymonieri), a beautifully golden-hued species known for its excellent algae-eating abilities and peaceful temperament. Native to Southeast Asia, this vibrant fish is not only a striking addition to your tank but also an effective cleaner, helping to keep your aquarium free from algae and detritus.
With its stunning golden-yellow coloration and sleek, elongated body, the Golden Algae Eater is a visual delight. As it matures, the fish’s bright coloration becomes more pronounced, making it a dynamic and eye-catching presence in any freshwater aquarium. While its appearance is captivating, its real value lies in its role as a natural algae cleaner, constantly grazing on algae and biofilm that may form on the substrate, rocks, and plants.
A peaceful and relatively low-maintenance species, the Golden Algae Eater is ideal for community tanks. It gets along well with other non-aggressive fish, making it an excellent choice for aquariums with a variety of species. It is most active during the day, using its specialized sucker mouth to scrape algae off surfaces, making it an essential helper in maintaining a clean, healthy tank.
Key Features:
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Vibrant Golden Color: Sleek, shimmering golden-yellow body that adds a unique and beautiful contrast to your aquarium
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Algae Eater Extraordinaire: Known for its algae-eating habits, it helps keep your tank clean by grazing on algae, biofilm, and detritus
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Peaceful & Social: A calm species that is perfect for community tanks with other non-aggressive fish
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Daytime Activity: Unlike some other algae eaters, it is active during the day, providing constant action as it feeds and explores the tank
Care Guidelines:
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Tank Size: Minimum 30 gallons, ideally kept in larger tanks with ample swimming space
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Water Temperature: 72–80°F (22–27°C)
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pH Range: 6.5–7.5
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Diet: Primarily algae, but will also accept sinking pellets, vegetable matter, and occasional protein-rich foods like bloodworms
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Lifespan: 5–7 years with proper care
Tip: Provide plenty of hiding places, such as plants, rocks, or driftwood, as Golden Algae Eaters appreciate occasional refuge. Though they are known for their algae-eating abilities, a varied diet is essential for their overall health, so ensure they are supplemented with sinking pellets and other foods.
The Golden Algae Eater is an efficient, beautiful, and peaceful species that adds both functionality and color to your aquarium. With its striking golden body and algae-cleaning abilities, it’s the perfect addition to any freshwater setup.
Click & Collect
FREE COLLECTION FROM OUR STORE
Place your order online and select Click & Collect at checkout.
Livestock will normally be bagged when you arrive, helping to minimise the amount of time animals spend packaged. If you’d prefer your livestock to be ready beforehand, simply contact us in advance.
Local Delivery
DELIVERED BY TROPICAL SUPPLIES • WITHIN 25 MILES
Order from our in-store range and have it delivered directly to you using our own local delivery service.
Minimum order: £50
Local Delivery Charges:
Up to 5 miles — FREE
5–10 miles — £10
10–15 miles — £15
15–20 miles — £20
20–25 miles — £25
Distances are measured “as the crow flies” rather than by road.
Once your order has been placed, we’ll contact you to arrange a suitable delivery date and time. We often combine nearby orders into efficient delivery runs, so local delivery may take a little longer during busy periods.
Ordering a large aquarium?
Please make sure someone is available to help unload the aquarium from our van when we arrive.
Dry Goods Delivery
FREE UK Delivery Over £75
Spend £75 or more on eligible dry goods and receive FREE UK delivery on orders weighing up to 20kg.
A great opportunity to stock up on food, treatments, filter media, accessories and other aquarium or reptile essentials while saving on delivery.
Free delivery applies to eligible orders up to 20kg and excludes livestock, aquariums, terrariums and other oversized items.
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Standard Parcel Delivery
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Orders placed before 12 noon may be dispatched the same day on our current dispatch days.
Express Pallet
75–500kg • Usually 1–3 working days
Designed for large and heavy orders that cannot be sent using our standard parcel service.
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Most items arrive with us within a few days and usually no longer than a week, depending on supplier availability.
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Nationwide Livestock Delivery
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Minimum livestock order: £50
Thursday Delivery — £24
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You can include suitable dry goods with your livestock delivery, making it easy to add food, treatments, filter media, accessories and other supplies at the same time.
Please note: Livestock deliveries cannot include frozen food or heavy items such as gravel, sand or other unsuitable bulky goods. These items must be ordered separately using an appropriate delivery method.
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