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
Stim
Solo OK
Nivå
bottom
Hardhet
5-15 dGH
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Pleietips
- • 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
- Avlsvanskelighet
- very-difficult
- Levetid
- 10 år
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