Species Profile
Siamese Algae Eater
Crossocheilus oblongus
Also known as: SAE, True Siamese Algae Eater
Algae Eaterspeaceful
Adult size
5.5″
Minimum tank
30 gal
Temperature
73–79°F
pH
6.5–7.8
Schooling
Solitary OK
Water level
bottom
Diet
Algae, biofilm, sinking pellets, blanched veggies
Notes
One of the few fish that actually eats black-beard algae. Often confused in stores with the more aggressive Chinese algae eater.
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