Siamese Algae Eater

Crossocheilus oblongus

Difficulty (1-5): 2/5

Description

One of very few fish that reliably eats black brush algae. Frequently confused with lookalike flying foxes at point of sale.

Water test requirements

  • pH: 6 – 8
  • Temperature: 22 – 28 °C
  • General Hardness (GH): 2 – 20 °dGH
  • Nitrate (NO3): ≤ 40 mg/L

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Siamese Algae Eater