Siamese Algae Eater

Siamese Algae Eater

Crossocheilus oblongus

Nearly the only fish that eats black beard algae. But it grows large, and with age it would rather eat food than algae.

Temp 23~29°CpH 6~8GH 3~18Adult 14 cmGroup 3+Min. tank 120 L · 90 cm+ longSwims middlePrice $2.86

How many fit in each tank?

The largest group where none died in 90 days. Tap water · black sand · bacteria starter on day 1 · fish added on day 10 · 25% weekly water changes.

30 cm cubeNot recommended — needs 120 L or more
45 cm standardNot recommended — needs 120 L or more
60 cm standardNot recommended — needs 120 L or more
90 cm standard
5
120 cm standard
6
120 cm large
7
Run a 90 cm standard tank with 5 yourself →

Don’t keep with

The same rules the engine uses for tankmates.

Water doesn’t match

Good tankmates

No eating or bullying either way, with plenty of overlap in temperature and pH. Fish that swim at a different level come first.

The numbers on this page come from the Water Kiwoogi simulator model; real tanks can differ.