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	Algae eater - Biocrawler
		The true algae eaters are a single-genus family (Gyrinocheilidae, Gyrinocheilus) of small Southeast Asian cypriniform fish that live in fast-flowing freshwater, hold on to fixed objects using a sucker-like mouth, and feed primarily on algae.
		The Chinese Algae Eater (Gyrinocheilus aymonieri) is sometimes kept in aquaria to control algae.
		The Siamese Algae Eater (Crossocheilus siamensis) is a more gregarious and tolerant cyprinid that ranges up to 15 cm.
	www.biocrawler.com /encyclopedia/Gyrinocheilidae (277 words)

	Spartanburg SC \| GoUpstate.com \| Spartanburg Herald-Journal
		Algae eater is a common name for many bottom-dwelling fishes that feed on algae.
		Algae eaters are important for the fishkeeping hobby and many are commonly stocked by the trade.
		The true algae eaters are cypriniform fishes of the genus Gyrinocheilus, family Gyrinocheilidae.
	www.goupstate.com /apps/pbcs.dll/section?category=NEWS&template=wiki&text=algae_eater (206 words)

	Aquaticscape.com
		This algae is a natural consequence of having a container of water with nutrients and a light source.
		Bad algae is either an indicator of bad water quality or is a type of algae that tends to overtake the tank and ruin the aesthetics the aquarist is trying to achieve.
		For example, one type of green, hair-like algae is considered a plague by some American aquarists, yet is cultivated by European aquarists as a valuable addition to most tanks, serving as a dietary supplement for the fish.
	www.aquaticscape.com /articles/algae.htm (1827 words)

	Chinese Algae Eater (CAE) - Gyrinocheilus aymonieri
		My algae eater tends to be shy and swims to its cave once it realizes that I'm coming, but it comes back out once I stop moving around.
		The Chinese Algae Eater is a great addition to a community tank and I highly recommend it.
		I've had a Chinese algae eater since he was given to me in 1984.
	www.aquahobby.com /gallery/e_Gyrinocheilus_aymonieri.php (849 words)

	What Is The Best Algae Eater? \| Aquarists Online \| Saltwater Aquarium Resources And Information
		They will also often eat hair algae within their limits (a lone rabbit fish cannot be expected to control a serious problem).
		This group of fish are algae grazers and often travel in large shoals on the wild reef.
		As far as algae is concerned, they come to the surface of the sand and feed on any film of algae that is there, and may well move to the glass and feed from that too before returning to the sand.
	www.aquaristsonline.com /blog/algae/what-is-the-best-algae-eater (1338 words)

	* Algae Eater- (Aquarium): Definition
		Chinese Algae Eaters - Gyrinoeheilus aymonieri are often introduced into the aquarium to do what their common (sales) name implies - eat algae.
		Because these are specialized algae eaters, the tank should contain plenty of rockwork (i.e., large stones securely stacked in the center back of the aquarium) to provide plenty of hiding places, as well as areas for algae to colonize.
		If the algae (ye, I tend to imagine this is algae) doesn't come off from the leaves easily, cut off and throw away the affected leaves.
	en.mimi.hu /aquarium/algae_eater.html (786 words)

	CentralPets.com - Algae Eater - Golden Page (Printer Friendly Version)
		Algae Eaters will spend most of their time on the bottom of the tank, sucking algae of the substrate and rocks.
		It is important not to clean the algae in your tank if you have a Sucker Fish, as the algae are their source of food.
		Algae Eaters should not be put into newly established tanks, as there will not yet be any algae present for them to eat.
	www.centralpets.com /phpscripts/PrintFriendly.php?AnimalNumber=4475 (613 words)

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		The algae that grows in ponds used for irrigation can clog pumps, block filters, cause odor problems, and is generally considered to be very unsightly.
		Since algae grow naturally and use carbon dioxide from the air as a carbon source and sunlight as an energy source, whole ponds - tens of thousands of liters - of the algae can be grown once they are modified to produce the protein of interest.
		Algae provide good nutriment for fish, and a special type, spirulina, are added to high-quality koi foods for color enhancement.
	www.lycos.com /info/algae--ponds.html (389 words)

	How to Get Rid of Algae
		Algae Eaters are a fish keepers favorite way to take care of the green stuff.
		Luckily algae is harmless, some would even say beneficial since it does take up harmful nitrites and nitrates from the water and give off oxygen as a byproduct.
		Algae Pads are abrasive enough to remove algae but not so abrasive as to scratch up the glass.
	www.getridofthings.com /get-rid-of-algae.htm (1101 words)

	Article - Algae Eaters for Turtle Tanks
		The young are generally considered excellent algae eaters, but older ones vary (some do well, some do not) and may turn to eating the slime-coating off other fish, particularly large, slow ones.
		Excellent algae eaters within their size constraints, and are small enough to clean algae off small surface like leaves that a large pleco.
		Reportedly eats hair algae (read this testimonial), green spot algae and even blue-green algae (which would be a major vote in their favor; few creatures will.
	www.austinsturtlepage.com /Articles/algaeeatersforturtletanks.htm (1791 words)

	Aquarium Algae Control
		In fact Algae has been around for billions of years, at one time it was the only plant on earth.
		This fish grows larger than the Siamese Algae Eater and when it is older, eats less algae and becomes territorial harassing other fish in the aquarium.
		They are excellent algae eaters, however most are for only larger aquariums.
	www.drhelm.com /aquarium/algae.html (820 words)

	Chinese Algae Eater, Gyrinocheilus aymonieri, Also called: Siamese Algae Eater, Indian Algae Eater, Sucking Loach
		Animal-World / Freshwater Aquariums / Cyprinids / Chinese Algae Eater
		The Chinese Algae Eater is desirous to many aquarist mainly for their ability to keep the aquarium free of algae.
		Though both are algae eaters, the Siamese Algae Eater will eat a broader range of algaes including the fl forms and the filametous red forms, unfortunately it is not as readily available to the aquarist and is a bit more pricey.
	animal-world.com /encyclo/fresh/cyprinids/chinesealgae.php (1435 words)

	Aquarium Algae
		Green algae are clearly very closely related to plants but the kingdom Protista is paraphyletic and includes a very heterogenous assemblage of unicellular,colonial and multicellular eukaryotes that do not have the destinctive characteristics of the animals,plants or fungi.
		Algae is quick to utilize light and carbon dioxide and can thus feed more efficiently on the nutrients present in freshwater than the plants, which take time to establish and root.
		Commonly algae are considered to be all of the photosynthetic organisms growing in water or water films that are not vascular plants.
	members.aol.com /casey144801/aquarium/algae.htm (4019 words)

	Chinese Algae Eater - Gyrinocheilos aymonieri
		The Chinese algae eater is commonly offered for sale in local pet shops but is probably not the best choice for most tanks.
		As juveniles they should eat the algae growing on the walls and objects in your tank but it has been reported that they will eat algae less when they mature.
		I must caution anyone who is purchasing otocinclus catfish to be aware that these 2 inch very peaceful algae eaters are often mistaken with the Chinese Algae Eater and that can be disastrous when your supposedly small sweet 'oto' turns into a fish eating beast and starts killing off your fish.
	www.fishlore.com /profile-chinesealgaeeater.htm (970 words)

	Algae Eating Cyprinids
		This slender algae eating barb is the only known fish that eats red algae.
		The overall color is warmer brown or even goldish and the fl horizontal stripe goes from nose to the fork of the tail like on Siamese Algae Eater, but the part going through the tail fin in darker and broader.
		This Algae Eater belongs to family Gyrinocheilidae, although it resembles both loaches and Algae Eating barbs.
	www.thekrib.com /Fish/Algae-Eaters (2011 words)

	FAQ: Algae
		Easily controlled with algae eaters such as fl mollies, Otocinclus, Peckoltia and siamese algae eaters.
		The most effective control of algae in a planted aquaria is via algae eating fish.
		Black sailfin mollies are excellent candidates for the break-in period of a planted tank since they are cheap and easy to find.
	faq.thekrib.com /algae.html (1803 words)

	Robyn's Algae Eater Page
		While these four species are often sold to eat algae, only the Siamese algae eater seems to make a difference in the concentration of algae in an aquarium.
		Algae Eating Cyprinids from Thailand and Neighboring Areas - this is the site to go to if you want to know how to tell all these algae eaters apart; lots of information too!
		Chinese Algae Eaters - some information and pictures; I think some of it is not accurate but do not know enough to say for sure.
	www.fishpondinfo.com /sae.htm (3005 words)

	The Algae Eater
		The Algae Eater breathes through a special opening located at the edge and base of the lips.
		Often they will eat all the algae in the tank and will be given no special feeding care and starve.
		Algae Eaters appreciate a slightly acidic pH of about 6.5, though a wide range of pH values are tolerated.
	www.aquariacentral.com /fishinfo/fresh/aeater.shtml (292 words)

	Siamese Algae Eater (SAE) - Crossocheilus siamensis
		The Siamese Algae Eater is generally considered to be the best all-around algae eater available to aquarists.
		A very hardy fish, it is easy to keep and feed, eating both algae and just about anything else put into the tank, such as flake food, pellets, live foods, parboiled vegetables, etc. It does a diligent job of removing algae from plants without harming them, as well as from decorations and aquarium glass.
		He mowed down my hair algae that I had, and keeps the plants algae free better than the otocinclus who live in there, too.
	www.aquahobby.com /gallery/gsae.html (502 words)

	Chinese Algae Eater \| Pet Solutions
		Chinese Algae Eater, Gyrinocheilus Aymonieri, is found throughout Thailand.
		Also known as the Siamese Algae Eater, they are usually quite peaceful and will seldom exceed 5 inches in the aquarium.
		A vegetarian, the Chinese Algae Eater has a slit behind its gills that allows fresh water to be exhaled for breathing.
	www.petsolutions.com /default.aspx?ItemId=48000&EID=48000&SID=FROOGLE (196 words)

	OtocinclusArt
		The loricariids are often called upon to do "double duty" as aquarium specimens; to look nice and be a/the clean up crew removing algae and other waste.
		More likely this behavior is a manifestation of food deprivation, and a sign that you need to be supplementing their diet with more greens.
		Algae eating cyprinids from Thailand and neighboring areas (Crossocheilus).
	www.wetwebmedia.com /FWSubWebIndex/otocinclusart.htm (2247 words)

	Algae eater
		The true algae eaters are a single-genus family (Gyrinocheilidae, Gyrinocheilus) of small Southeast Asian fish that live in fast-flowing water, hold on to fixed objects using a sucker-like mouth, and feed primarily on algae.
		Many Loricariid catfish of South America constantly graze algae and biofilm.
		An algae eater is a type of freshwater fish that feeds on algae, but can eat other foods as well.
	www.fact-index.com /a/al/algae_eater.html (267 words)

	Control of Red Algae in the Freshwater Aquarium
		Among all the algae that can invade and gain a foothold in freshwater aquaria, red algae from the division Rhytophyta, can be the most frustrating to the hobbyist.
		The long thread variety is called beard algae (once misprinted as bear algae), the shorter thread type is called brush algae; and a third type is described as having very short threads and forms dark roundish spots.
		It is important to plant heavily to permit plants to outcompete algae, especially in a new setup.
	www.thekrib.com /Plants/Algae/red-algae.html (3245 words)

	Algae Control in Lakes, Reservoirs and Ponds
		Algae control can be accomplished by reducing plant plant nutrients (fertilizers).
		As the dead algae decompose they not only release phosphorus and nitrogen, they also consume oxygen.
		If you remove all the algae in a lake without eliminating the cause, the plant nutrients are still in the water.
	www.clean-flo.com /eliminate_algae.html (502 words)

	Fish: Betta Fish and Algae Eater
		She got a betta fish and algae eater to go in it.
		Otocinclus algae eaters stay very small so they are the only ones that will work out in there.
		Regular chinese algae eaters get very mean and big and plecostamus get way too large, like up to 12 inches or more depending on the type.
	en.allexperts.com /q/Fish-1472/Betta-Fish-Algae-Eater.htm (567 words)

	algae eater Profile, with care, maintenance requirements and breeding information for your tropical fish
		Our tank is quite heavily planted (becoming less so every day, thanks to the dollars!) and has plenty of structure (wood, rocks, etc.), so I'm guessing they have been able to choose their own little "territory" and it hasn't disturbed anyone else too much.
		The swords (full grown male/female pair) love the algae wafers and aren't interested in "waiting their turn." It is rather comical to watch Al chase them off and then sit on the wafer.
		It is HIS algae, after all.) Al ignores the smaller fish, including a half inch albino cory cat we got a month ago who thinks it's great fun to "slide" down Al's back.
	badmanstropicalfish.com /profiles/profile47.html (2282 words)

	Siamese Algae Eaters - For Sale at AquariumFish.net, on Online Tropical Fish Store.
		The more common Chinese Algae Eater stops eating algae as it grows larger, becomes aggressive, and annoys other fish, so we don't recommend it for aquariums.
		Whatever their scientific name is, Siamese Algae Eaters are good aquarium fish, and they'll eat lots of algae.
		These Siamese Algae Eaters are good algae eaters, and they will help remove algae from your aquarium.
	www.aquariumfish.net /catalog_pages/wild/algae_eater_siamese.htm (1011 words)

	algae eater for a pond Resources for Improving Business and Sales
		Pond algae control treatments are a must for garden pond maintenence.
		The algae I experience is a new one for.....eater or the American flag fish.
		Our company is, and makes every effort to be sure you are getting the True Siamese Algae Eater, and rest assured that all shipments are triple-checked for...
	www.macarthurwatergardens.com /resources/directory/algae-eater-for-a-pond.html (438 words)

	Cichlid Forums - algae eater for 125 gal african cichlid tank
		algae eater for 125 gal african cichlid tank
		07:47 PM hello, i desperately need an algae eater for my 125 gallon mixed african/gourami/cichlid/loach/upside down catfish tank.
		i don't really want a huge algae eater, one that would add lots of waste to the tank.
	www.cichlidforums.com /showthread.php?threadid=14548 (204 words)

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