how long do chinese algae eaters usually live?

Question

how long do they live and are they agressive fish bacause i hear they get meaner as they get older

Answer 1

You are right. As they mature, they will lose their appetite for algae and other vegetable matter, and likely grow accustomed to snacking on other fish. It is not uncommon for Chinese Algae Eaters to latch on to the sides of slow moving fish and suck the slime coat right off... At 6+ inches, this is a very real threat to any fish... In the proper tank with proper care, they can live more than 8 years...

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