8 Siamese Algae Eater

The Siamese Algae Eater is one of the most effective freshwater algae-eating fish, known for its ability to consume stubborn algae such as hair algae and black beard algae. With its sleek body and bold black stripe running from head to tail, this active fish is a popular choice for planted and community aquariums.

Scientific Name: Crossocheilus siamensis

Temperament: Peaceful and active

Diet: Algae, algae wafers, sinking pellets, vegetables

Minimum Tank Size: 30 gallons

Temperature: 72–79°F (22–26°C)

pH: 6.5–7.5

Adult Size: 5–6 inches

Behavior: Siamese Algae Eaters are energetic swimmers that spend much of their time grazing on algae from rocks, plants, and aquarium decorations. They do best in aquariums with plenty of swimming space and are often kept in small groups.

Notes: Assortment includes a mix of colors and patterns; Exact colors and markings will vary; Stock photo used; fish received may differ.

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We ship on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday via USPS Priority Mail. Once we get your order, we will ship it within 1 to 5 business days. For the safety of the animals, we do not ship aquatic life on Thursday and Friday. We do not want live aquatic animals sitting in USPS warehouse over the weekend. Thank you for your understanding.

Any orders placed before 12:00 PM on Tuesday will be shipped out that same week. orders placed after 12:00 PM on Tuesday will now be processed the following week

Male/Female: Will be picked at random (no custom orders)

Note: color may be slightly off from photo.

We placed a penny at the corner of the tank so you can have an idea of the size of the fish.

Guaranteed to arrive alive you have one hour of delivery to report any death. You must take a picture while the fish is dead in the bag before it’s opened.

Fish’s color might be off first 3 days due to shipping and stressed fish.

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