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Siamese Algae Eater (Crossocheilus oblongus)

Siamese Algae Eater

Crossocheilus oblongus

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Eats black beard algae mainly when young and grows larger than many expect. Often confused with the aggressive Chinese algae eater; may eat shrimplets.

Adult size
6 in
Smallest tank
30 gal
Keep them in groups of
1+
Temperature
75–80 °F
pH · hardness
6.5–7.5 · 5–12 dGH
Food
Omnivore: algae, wafers, pellets, frozen foods
Start a freshwater build to add this

Gets along with

Chili RasboraNerite SnailRamshorn SnailMalaysian Trumpet SnailAssassin SnailGhost ShrimpBetta (male)Ember Tetra

Think twice about

Cherry Shrimp — shrimp it would huntBlue Dream Shrimp — shrimp it would huntWhite Cloud Mountain Minnow — needs 60–72 °FCrystal Red Shrimp — needs 66–74 °FTiger Shrimp — shrimp it would huntDiscus — needs 82–88 °F

Easy plants for the same tank

Water WisteriaAmazon SwordRed Tiger LotusTemple PlantOzelot SwordDwarf Aquarium Lily

Care ranges are typical hobby guidance and vary by source and by where the animal came from. Ask your supplier and watch your own tank. Spot a mistake on this page? Let me know.