Siamese algae eater - Crossocheilus siamensis

Scientific name: Crossocheilus siamensis

Common name: Siamese algae eater

Family: Cyprinidae

Usual size in fish tanks: 13 - 16 cm (5.12 - 6.3 inch)

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Recommended pH range for the species: 6.5 - 8

Recommended water hardness (dGH): 4 - 18°N (71.43 - 321.43ppm)

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Recommended temperature: 23 - 27 °C (73.4 - 80.6°F)

The way how these fish reproduce: Spawning

Where the species comes from: East Asia

Temperament to its own species: peaceful

Temperament toward other fish species: peaceful

Usual place in the tank: Middle levels

Feeding

Granules, algae, small worms, larvae, beef heart, vegetables and flakes sometimes. Flakes will be eaten if only you have planted aquarium where plants grow from bottom to top levels, so that fish will easily find flakes or other food.

Sexing

Unknown. Let us know if you’re more experienced than we are.

Breeding

Same as above.

Lifespan

Siamese algae eaters should live about 4-5 years in home aquariums.

Picture

Bought by aqua-fish.net from jjphoto.dk. The second picture was provided by pitugo.