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Siamese algae eater

Crossocheilus oblongus

What it needs

Grows to
14 cm
Smallest sensible tank
150 L, at least 90 cm long
Temperature
23 to 28 °C
pH
6.5 to 7.5
Hardness
5 to 20 dGH
Kept in
groups of 4 or more
Temperament
peaceful
Eats
herbivore
Swims
at every level
How hard
easy

These are the figures the stocking advice is built on. Make a room and it will tell you whether siamese algae eater fit the tank you have.