Siamese Algae Eater

Siamese Algae Eater

Crossocheilus oblongus

Cyprinidae • Southeast Asia

The Siamese Algae Eater is the only common fish that eats black beard algae (BBA). Essential for planted tank keepers battling BBA.

Min. Tank
30 gal
Maks. Størrelse
6"
Temperatur
75-82°F
pH
6.5-7.5
Levetid
10 år
Stime
Solo OK
Niveau
bottom
Hårdhed
5-15 dGH
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Plejetips

  • • Only fish that eats black beard algae
  • • Grows to 6 inches — needs space
  • • May become lazy about algae with age
  • • Avoid Chinese Algae Eater (different fish!)
  • • Active swimmer — needs open space

Avl

Avlstype
egg-layer
Avlssværhed
very-difficult
Levetid
10 år

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