Chinese Algae Eater, 12"?

[Komodo]

I read that Gyrinocheilos aymonieri (Chinese Algae Eater) could reach 12 inches. If I add them to a 104 gallon tank with other fish, will they really get that big?

 

[Ricky 1]

You really don't want one, when they get big they harass your tank mates, don't eat algae, live off the slime coats of your other fish, and have a big bio-load......I had 2 and took them back......took me almost an hour to catch them

 

[Brookster123]

You'd be better off with siamese algae eaters, as ricky said.. cae are known to be massive pests..

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[Komodo]

Thank you, Chinese Algae Eater out, Siamese Algae Eaters, in.