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Siamese algae eater

Freshwater Beginner Peaceful

Siamese algae eater grows to about 15 cm and needs a tank of at least 33 UK gal. Here's how to keep it healthy and what it lives well with.

Quick facts

Water type
Freshwater
Group
Catfish & loaches
Difficulty
Beginner
Temperament
Peaceful
Swims
Bottom
Adult size
15 cm
Minimum tank
33 UK gal
Min swim length
120 cm
Group size
Fine on its own

Water parameters

Temperature
24–26 °C
pH
6.5–7.5
Hardness
5–12 dGH

Tank & care

Siamese algae eater doesn't need a group and can be kept singly; choose tankmates to suit its temperament.

Give it at least 120 cm of swimming length and hold the water around 24–26 °C. Match any new species to these ranges before adding them.

Plan a tank with this fish

Use the stocking calculator to see how many Siamese algae eater your tank can hold and whether your planned tankmates are compatible — it's anchored to your net water volume and footprint.

Open the stocking calculator Calculate tank volume

Figures are conservative hobby-consensus estimates for planning. Individual fish vary — always research a species and watch how yours behave.

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