Siamese algae eater size: how big does it get?

Adults reach about 14 cm. The largest on record measured 14.5 cm (total length). Record sizes among the 137 Cyprinidae species on LumaReef: 1.3 cm (Strawberry Rasbora) to 200 cm (Yellowcheek).

Siamese algae eater tank size: what is the minimum?

A tank at least 150 cm long. In LumaReef that is the Living room tank or larger.

Siamese algae eater water parameters: what does it need?

Temperature 22–27 °C, pH 6.0–7.5, hardness 3–12 °dGH. Close to what most Cyprinidae on LumaReef need (20–26 °C).

Siamese algae eater tank mates: what can it live with?

It gets along with 79 of the 99 freshwater species in the catalogue, such as Bristlenose pleco, Freshwater angelfish, and Swordtail.

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Siamese algae eater

Crossocheilus langei

It grazes almost without a pause, rasping leaves, glass and driftwood.

The Siamese algae eater (Crossocheilus langei) is a tropical freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae. It swims in midwater, close to the bottom. Adults grow to about 14 cm; the largest on record measured 14.5 cm (total length). In the aquarium it needs a tank at least 150 cm long and water at 22–27 °C.

Size: 14 cm
Smallest tank: 150 cm
Temperature: 22–27 °C
Care: Moderate

In the aquarium

Temperature22–27 °C

pH6.0–7.5

Hardness3–12 °dGH

Temperament: Peaceful
Diet: Herbivore
Activity: Busy
Water layer: Bottom
Group: Happiest in a group of 6 or more
Plants: Plant safe

These values are compiled from real species data, and the LumaReef simulation is built to keep them true to life.

Which tank it fits

Nano60 cm · 65 litresToo small
Standard90 cm · 180 litresToo small
Wide120 cm · 300 litresToo small
Living room180 cm · 650 litres46 of them
Showcase250 cm · 1,200 litres85 of them
Gallery300 cm · 1,440 litres102 of them

Who it lives with

Gets along79 species

and 55 more species

Caution9 species

Narrow shared temperature range

Crowding the same layer

Yoyo loach

Not together11 species

Aggressive with peaceful

Water temperatures do not overlap

In the wild

Water type: Freshwater
Climate zone: Tropical
Habitat: Midwater, close to the bottom
Largest on record: 14.5 cmtotal length

Classification

OrderCypriniformes
FamilyCyprinidae
GenusCrossocheilus
SpeciesCrossocheilus langei
Described byBleeker, 1860

Quick answers

Siamese algae eater size: how big does it get?: Adults reach about 14 cm. The largest on record measured 14.5 cm (total length). Record sizes among the 137 Cyprinidae species on LumaReef: 1.3 cm (Strawberry Rasbora) to 200 cm (Yellowcheek).
Siamese algae eater tank size: what is the minimum?: A tank at least 150 cm long. In LumaReef that is the Living room tank or larger.
Siamese algae eater water parameters: what does it need?: Temperature 22–27 °C, pH 6.0–7.5, hardness 3–12 °dGH. Close to what most Cyprinidae on LumaReef need (20–26 °C).
Siamese algae eater tank mates: what can it live with?: It gets along with 79 of the 99 freshwater species in the catalogue, such as Bristlenose pleco, Freshwater angelfish, and Swordtail.
Siamese algae eater: alone or in a group?: Keep at least 6 together.
Siamese algae eater and plants: is it plant safe?: Yes, it leaves plants alone.