the goldfish are nothin special and i want to know if it is safe
2007-02-16 16:18:48 · 15 answers · asked by Burr51 2 in Pets ➔ Fish
Yes, they most certainly will attack other fish. They are quite aggressive when they get a bit of size on them.
MM
2007-02-16 16:37:00 · answer #1 · answered by magicman116 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Even though the Chinese Algae Eater is commonly sold in pet shops, we do not sell the fish because of the aggressive nature. This fish is not that great at removing algae, and because it preys on fish, causes stress and the fish die from being eaten by the algae eater or the stress of the algae eater bothering them. The Chinese Algae Eater can reach at least 5" long. You will find that if overfeeding and over lighting are prevented, algae can be kept at bay. Goldfish love to eat live plants. Some recommendations are anacharis and horn wort. Both are excellent oxygenators and great at removing nitrites from the water. Algae grows excessive when there is too much light and food present. Have fun with your fish.
2007-02-16 17:48:54 · answer #2 · answered by kriend 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have two Chinese Algae Eaters with several other fish. The larger algae eater always chases the the small one. They have never tried to touch the other fish in the tank. Algae eaters like to come out at night, while everybody is sleeping. That is when they like to eat. They make special food for algae eaters.
2007-02-20 03:10:05 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO, cause the chinese algae eat is a freshwater fish and goldfish isnt so if u put the goldfish in the freshwater tank it will die and same thing with the chinese algae eater
2007-02-17 08:39:16 · answer #4 · answered by Cat H 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I had heard from others that they are not good for a peaceful community tank and just did a search on them. This message board has several comments posted by their members regarding the CAE.
Some say they are misunderstood and others haven't a clue about the uproar over them. But the majority claimed, as they grow and age they become very active and destructive, also attacking other tank mates.
Personally, I recommend a good 20 to 40 percent water change, cleaning tank glass, decorations and plants. Then do it again in 3 or 4 days and see how it's going.
http://badmanstropicalfish.com/profiles/profile47.html
Tammy
2007-02-16 17:05:11 · answer #5 · answered by Tammy 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
In a word - YES! Chinese algae eaters only eat algae as juveniles - as adults they eat the slime coat off the other fish in the tank and damage the scales, leaving them open to infections: http://www.fishlore.com/profile-chinesealgaeeater.htm
Also, they shouldn't be given the chance to - Chinese algae eaters are tropical fish and need a water temperature of 75-80o. Goldfish are cold water fish (65-75o) and should not be kept with tropicals. http://thegab.org/Articles/GoldfishBasics.html
2007-02-16 16:29:35 · answer #6 · answered by copperhead 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes, all sucker fish are omnivores and would love the chance to eat a tstey goldfish. Goldfish have extra thick slime coats on their scales that are very tempting to other fish. Algae eaters also love to eat gouramis and larger cichlids.
2007-02-17 03:13:33 · answer #7 · answered by bzzflygirl 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
chinese algae eaters are nasty and attack goldfish just happened to me so i removed the cae
2014-12-19 05:32:47 · answer #8 · answered by Stephen 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
algae eaters are kind of a misnomer. they eat algae when they are young. the prefer the taste of fish slime coat. most people find out the hard way when their algae eater kills a fish.
2007-02-17 04:25:27 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
No, but the algae ia a warm water fish & the goldfish is a cold wather fish.
2007-02-16 16:30:26 · answer #10 · answered by Blondiee 4 · 0⤊ 3⤋