Pics wanted- Aggressive CAE

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groovitudedude

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I have heard tons of stories about aggressive Chinese Algae Eaters, but I have yet to see one. I don't know if it is because I am still relatively new to the hobby or because I am just igorant or what. Anyway, this is MFK, I'm sure someone has a killer CAE, and I would like to see a picture of it please. :headbang2
 
You'll pretty much see the pics of juveniles a lot around here.lol Had 6 of them before during my days as a beginner and they managed to harass several of my other fish including my shubunkins. They were still 4 inches at that time. Lesson learned for me.;)
 
Ive had one eatin all the algae in my 5g...he's housed w/ my gf's fancy tail goldfish and about 6-7 feeder guppies....he's only aggressive w/ the algae...the goldfish punks him.
 
gangster;2225384; said:
Ive had one eatin all the algae in my 5g...he's housed w/ my gf's fancy tail goldfish and about 6-7 feeder guppies....he's only aggressive w/ the algae...the goldfish punks him.
Thanks. They seem to have a terrible reputation....
 
i know its a bit off topic, but i would definitely recommend a Bristlenose for algae over a CAE.
 
Here are some pics of my old ones fighting each other.

They head-butt each other like crazy... I eventually just separated them.
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