Chinese Algae Eater?

[jfunkie]

Hi,

I think I've just realised that I've done something stupid. Let's confirm if I'm right..

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Are these the so called Chinese Algae Eaters in the pictures?

Now.. I meant to get otos instead. So, if they really are chinese algae eaters, what should I do with them now??

[driftw00d]

They're not otocinclus for sure. Return them to the petshop?

[longcheeze]

Trade in with shop for oto?
Maybe can giveup for adoption if cannot return?

[benedetto13]

They grow really fast and they tend to stir up soil, maybe that's just my case. I suggest you try bringing them back to the shop to trade or give it away. They will get alittle aggressive as they grow bigger.

[jfunkie]

Will do just that. The next problem: I can't catch them! SIGH

[xXXXx13]

Will do just that. The next problem: I can't catch them! SIGH

maybe this thread from a fellow forumer can help
http://www.aquaticquotient.com/forum...se+algae+eater

[rexmus]

but they do eat algae rite, dun think causes any harm

[benedetto13]

For me, as they got bigger, they tend to zoom around faster and that stirs up soil and 'banging' my shrimps off. It doesn't seem peaceful as they got bigger. Just sharing for my case

[jfunkie]

@xXXXx13:
Thanks!! I'll try that out tonight.

@rexmus, @benedetto13
I've got shrimps too. The CAEs are small now, and yet I think they're bothering the shrimp already. Plus, they do stir up the soil.

[foxngn]

seriously get rid of it asap.. they are trouble maker....

[felix_fx2]

Ahh CAE. I have GAE haha. Mine don't harass shrimp. But they are timid by nature and will zoom around finding a spot to hide.

I kept SAE before too. They pester other fish plus the zooming and worse steal food. If CAE is behaving like my experience with SAE. Return it back to lfs better.

[Zenith82]

Look like doctor fish???

[jfunkie]

Done. Donated them away.