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Compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eBest with medium to large peaceful fish\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompatible with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eBarbs, rainbowfish, larger tetras\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeaceful cichlids\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eOther bottom dwellers with adequate space\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eAvoid with very small fish or slow-moving species\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAquarium Setup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eProvide plenty of hiding spots and territories\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eSmooth rocks and driftwood for grazing\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eModerate to strong water flow\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eEfficient filtration for clean water\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eEasy to moderate\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eGood for intermediate aquarists\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e8–12 years with proper care\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eExcellent algae eater when young\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eMay become less effective at algae control as they age\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eProvide multiple hiding places to reduce aggression\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot a true sucker-mouth catfish (not related to plecos)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The AquaMart","offers":[{"title":"1 Fish","offer_id":42588364734554,"sku":"GOLDALGAE1","price":3.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 Fish","offer_id":43285178581082,"sku":"GOLDALGAE6","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 Fish","offer_id":43285178613850,"sku":"GOLDALGAE10","price":26.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/theaquamart.com\/products\/gold-algae-eater","provider":"The AquaMart","version":"1.0","type":"link"}