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Product Details

Size

3cm - 5cm

Care Level

Low

Temperament

Peaceful

The Siamese algae-eater is a species of freshwater fish in the carp family, Cyprinidae. This bottom-dwelling tropical fish is found in mainland Southeast Asia, including the Chao Phraya and Mekong basins as well as the Malay Peninsula. Size 3cm to 5cm

✦20 gallons

✦temperature range of 75-82°F (24-28°C) and a pH of 6.5-7.5.

✦well-planted tank with open swimming space. Feed them a balanced diet of high-quality flakes, pellets, and offer them algae-based foods.

✦They are effective algae eaters but also require protein-rich foods.

✦ Maintain good water quality with regular water changes (25% weekly). They are peaceful fish and can be kept with other peaceful tank mates.

✦Monitor their behavior and water parameters regularly.

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