Gyrinocheilus aymonieri (Gyrino, Gyrino Albinos)

Gyrinocheilus aymonieri (Gyrino, Gyrino Albinos)

Description

Fish of slender shape, brown color. A dark band extends from the eye to the tail.

The mouth, in the infer position, forms a suction cup allowing the fish to fix it in flat surfaces.

An albino variant is available in the aquariophile trade

The gyrinocheilus aymonmoni, also known as freshwater tiger fish, is a popular aquarium fish from China and India. It is a background fish, which means that it tends to stay at the bottom of the aquarium rather than swimming at the top of the water. It has an elongated shape and a flat body with a caudal finish in the shape of a sail. Its color generally varies between green and brown, with black stripes which give it the appearance of a tiger.

Gyrinocheilus aymonmoni is an omnivorous fish, which means that it feeds on plants and small animals. In nature, it is mainly feeding on bacteria and algae which he finds at the bottom of the water. In an aquarium, it can be nourished with fish flakes, pellets, living and frozen foods such as artemias, daphnia and spinach.

The gyrinocheilus aymonmoni is a gregarious fish that likes to live in a group. It is recommended to maintain at least three individuals together in an aquarium so that they feel safe and fulfilled. However, it is important to ensure that the aquarium is large enough to accommodate a group of fish and that there is enough space so that they can swim freely.

Gyrinocheilus aymonmoni is a robust and easy -to -maintain fish. It does not need specific water conditions and can live in a wide variety of conditions. However, it is important to maintain clean aquarium by regularly changing water and cleaning the filters to avoid the proliferation of harmful bacteria.

In summary, the gyrinocheilus aymonmoni is a popular and easy -to -maintain aquarium fish, adapted to beginners in aquarophilia. Its bright color and distinctive stripes make it an interesting animal to look in an aquarium.

Origin

Features

  • Adult size : 26 cm
  • Behaviour : Pleasant
  • Food : Omnivorous

Water

  • Water type : Freshwater, hot
  • Temperature : 24 - 30 °C
  • pH : 6.0 - 7.5
  • Minimum aquarium capacity (in liters) : 60

Dimorphism

very little known.

Reproduction

PA again seen in aquarium

Contribution

  • Created by : Well974
  • Last update : 21/09/2022

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