Crossocheilus siamensis, Smith, 1931
Origin: Thailand, Malayan peninsula.
Etymology: siamensis, named after the origin of the fish, Siam (Now Thailand) ...
Crossocheilus siamensis is kept in next tanks: My planted tank, Tank No. 92, Tank No. 692, Libor, Tank No. 145, Tank No. 32, Tank No. 153, Tank No. 165, Tank No. 71, Tank No. 259, Tank No. 228, Tank No. 312, Tank No. 227, Tank No. 401, Tank No.
Crossocheilus siamensis
Other Names: SAE, Siamese Fox
Family: Cyprinidae
Origin: Southeast Asia; Thailand
Adult Size: 5.5 inches (14 cm)
Social: Peaceful, suitable for community tanks
Lifespan: 5 years ...
Crossocheilus siamensis
Siamese Algae Eater, SAE, Siamese Flying Fox
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Species name: Crossocheilus siamensis
Synonym: Epalzeorhynchus siamensis
Common name: Siamese Algae Eater / SAE ...
Siamese Algae Eater (Crossocheilus siamensis)
Photo of: Siamese Algae Eater (Crossocheilus siamensis)
Scientific Name(s): Crossocheilus siamensis, Epalzeorhynchus siamensis ...
Crossocheilus siamensis
many other cyprinids are sometimes mistakenly sold under this name
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Chocolate gourami ...
" Ironically, Crossocheilus siamensis is called "the one like flying fox."
Behavior
Adult specimens are aggressive towards each other, otherwise like Siamese Algae Eater.
Needs ...
My favorites are Otocinclus, which should be purchased in groups of at least 3, and Siamese Algae Eaters (Crossocheilus siamensis). Siamese Algae Eaters are not available in all areas of the country.
The siamese algae eater, Crossocheilus siamensis, is a very good algae consumer and is known to eat black brush (red) algae.
NOTE: Don't confuse the Chinese Algae Eater with the similar looking Siamese Algae Eater Crossocheilus siamensis. These are two distinctly different fish from two separate families.
Siamese Algea Eater - Crossocheilus siamensis
Common name: Siamese Algae Eater
Scientific name: Crossocheilus siamensis
Geographic location: Southeast Asia
Size: Up to 15cm (6 inches)
Temperament: Semi-aggressive
Conditions: 72F-82F, pH 5.8-7.8 ...
Foremost is probably the Siamese Algae Eater (Crossocheilus siamensis), not to be confused with the common Chinese Algae Eater (Gyrinocheilus aymonieri).
This fish is perceived to be a false Siamese Algae Eater and although they do eat some type of hair algae, they do not eat them as industriously as the true Siamese Algae Eaters (Crossocheilus siamensis) do.
The ultimate destroyer is a fish called the Siamese Algae Eater (Crossocheilus siamensis). This is the only critter known to eat this algae. Similar looking fish, like the Chinese Algae Eater or Flying Fox won't touch it. c.
 See also: Fish, Algae, Water, Algae Eater, Species
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