Other fish · Crossocheilus
Siamese algae eater
Crossocheilus oblongus · Streams of Thailand and the Malay Peninsula
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At a glance
Water temperature
24–26 °C 75–79 °F
pH
6.5–7 neutral water
Adult size
15 cm 5.9 in
Swims
Bottom and mid-water mostly on the floor and in caves
Keep together
3 or more a shoal feels safe
Current
Gentle a steady gentle flow
Food
Grazer
Temperament
Peaceful
≈ Every value here is an estimate from typical hobby ranges. We're checking them against sources.
Where it comes from
Home water
Streams of Thailand and the Malay Peninsula
Lives in stream habitat.
The dot marks where it's collected. Home from iNaturalist native sightings (21). Map: Natural Earth.
Tank mates
Checked against a roomy 300 L planted tank with moderate flow and plenty of caves. Your own tank may change the answer: try it in Your tanks.
Good together
- Peppermint bristlenose L181 Plecos · 13 cm · bottom
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Flash pleco L204
Plecos · 11 cm · bottom -
Agassiz's dwarf cichlid
Cichlids · 7.5 cm · bottom -
Amano shrimp
Shrimp & snails · 5 cm · bottom -
Bolivian ram
Cichlids · 8 cm · bottom -
Bronze corydoras
Corydoras · 7 cm · bottom -
Cardinal tetra
Tetras · 4 cm · mid-water -
Celestial pearl danio
Rasboras & danios · 2.5 cm · mid-water
Keep apart
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Aggressive and will eat the siamese algae eater
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Will eat the siamese algae eater
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Need a different pH
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Need different temperatures and need a different pH
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Need a different pH and aggressive
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Need different temperatures
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Aggressive
In the hobby
Where to find it
No store or breeder we know of has it right now.
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Tanks with this fish
No shared tanks have this fish yet. Share yours from Your tanks.
From keepers
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Questions keepers ask
How big does a Siamese algae eater get?
About 15 cm (5.9 in) as an adult.
What temperature does a Siamese algae eater need?
24–26 °C (75–79 °F).
What pH does a Siamese algae eater need?
pH 6.5–7.
Does a Siamese algae eater need to be kept in a group?
Yes. Keep at least 3.
Is the Siamese algae eater aggressive?
No. It is peaceful with fish that suit the same water.
Where does the Siamese algae eater come from?
Streams of Thailand and the Malay Peninsula.
What fish can live with a Siamese algae eater?
Good tank mates include Peppermint bristlenose (L181), Flash pleco (L204), Agassiz's dwarf cichlid, Amano shrimp, Bolivian ram.
All the numbers
| Temperature min (°C) | 24 | Estimate |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature max (°C) | 26 | Estimate |
| pH min | 6.5 | Estimate |
| pH max | 7 | Estimate |
| Adult size (cm) | 15 | Estimate |
| Flow | Moderate | Estimate |
| Habitat | stream | Estimate |
| Smallest happy group | 3 | Estimate |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Estimate |
| Diet | Grazer | Estimate |
| Typical price min (CAD) | 4 | Estimate |
| Typical price max (CAD) | 8 | Estimate |
Some values are estimates from typical hobby ranges and haven't been checked against a source yet.