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At Source Aquatics, we prioritize the safe transport of your Chinese Algae Eaters. Here are our shipping guidelines:

• 📦 Shipments are conducted on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays via FEDEX & UPS.
• 🕒 DOA Guarantee is applicable to next-day shipping, refunds less shipping costs.
• 🌡️ Temperature-appropriate packaging is used based on destination climate (local temperature info is helpful).
• 📆 We strive to avoid weekend shipping to minimize potential delays, depending on destination.

Your satisfaction and the health of the fish are our top priorities:

• 💸 Prompt refunds for DOA cases, less shipping costs.
• 🔄 Replacements where feasible.
• 🚚 Orders may take 2-3 business days to prepare for optimum quality.
• 💯 Full refunds for orders we cannot fulfill due to stock issues.

The Chinese Algae Eater (Gyrinocheilus aymonieri) is a popular freshwater fish known for its exceptional ability to control algae growth in aquariums. Originating from rivers and lakes across Asia, this species is valued for its cleaning capabilities and unique appearance.

• Excellent at keeping the aquarium free of algae, especially when young
• Versatile and hardy, adapting well to various water conditions
• Interesting behavior, using its sucker mouth to cling onto surfaces
• Can coexist with a variety of fish species when properly managed

• Temperature: 74° – 80° F (23° – 27° C)
• pH: 6.5 – 7.5
• Hardness: 5-15 dGH
• Minimum Tank Size: 30 gallons

• Diet: Primarily herbivorous; feeds mostly on algae but requires a varied diet that includes algae wafers and vegetables to maintain optimal health
• Social Behavior: Generally peaceful but can become territorial with age, especially towards its own kind or similar species
• Origin: Native to freshwater habitats in Asia, including Thailand and parts of India
• Average Adult Size: 4 – 6 inches (10 – 15 cm)
• Average Purchase Size: 1 – 2 inches (2.5 – 5 cm)