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Siamese Algae Eater Crossocheilus oblongus

Water: Freshwater

Siamese Algae Eater photo
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Siamese Algae Eater photo
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Overview

Scientific name
Crossocheilus oblongus
Origin region
Southeast Asia
Care level
easy
Level in tank
bottom
Adult size (cm)
15.00
Minimum tank (L)
120
Temperament
peaceful
Diet
herbivore

Water parameters

Temperature (°C)
24.0–28.0
pH
6.50–7.50
GH (dGH)
5.0–12.0
KH (dKH)
2.0–8.0

Habitat & environment

Southeast Asia

Feeding

herbivore

Temperament & behaviour

peaceful

Breeding & care

Egg scatterer.

Notes

True SAE eats black beard algae.

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Created: 2025-08-29 09:43:08
Updated: 2025-08-29 09:43:08
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