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Breeding / Rarely bred at home
Chinese algae eater
Rarely bred at home · Hard

Breeding the chinese algae eater

Not known to have been bred in aquaria; farmed for the trade in large numbers using hormones.

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Step by step

Pairing

Adult group.

Breeding tank

Farm ponds with hormones.

What starts it

Hormone induction.

Eggs and young

Many eggs on farms; hatch in 1-2 days.

Raising the fry

Infusoria first.

Common mistakes
  • Aggression
  • Wrong tank mates
  • Expecting home spawns

Male or female

Mature females are noticeably thicker-bodied than males; young fish cannot be sexed. Tubercles can appear on the snout and sides of the head.

Can I breed it in my tank?

  • This species is rarely bred in home tanks.
  • Hard: for experienced breeders.