Looking for siamese algae eater

[kenj8172]

Im wondering if anyone has knowledge of where I can find a true siamese algae eater. I have some black beard algae in my tank (25 gal.) and supposedly these are the only fish that will eat it. Any information is helpfull. Thanks

[eklikewhoa]

Re: Looking for siamese algae eater

I don't know about SAE's but o-cats do a pretty good job of it but its only noticeable when you get a big group of them.

Check out sunny's or fish ranch

[Ramius]

Re: Looking for siamese algae eater

I got mine from wal-mart.. seriously, he's one of the funniest fish I have, it's always so keyed up like it drinks red bull all the time.. it's hilarious to watch.

[Brownsnoutuk]

Re: Looking for siamese algae eater

I thought walmart sold the Chinese Algae Eaters?

I have two and found out later on that they might be aggressive towards my other fish, but so far they just swim by them really fast chasing each other. I dont know if their playing, or mating, or fighting for dominance, but they havent hurt each other that i can tell.

The ones i bought from walmart look like this:

[Philistine]

Re: Looking for siamese algae eater

Houston Aquatics has a ton of algae eaters, not sure if they are siamese tho

[HFBfounder]

Re: Looking for siamese algae eater

I remember when I had black beard algae. I called at least 15 stores before I found FISH RANCH II. They had a whole tank of them. However, that was long ago, but I do know that they know what a siamese algae eater is. Some stores won't know the difference. There is a great page out there on the internet that shows the differences between 3 similar fish. Anyone know where that is? In the meantime, give FISH RANCH a call

[daisymac]

Re: Looking for siamese algae eater

I have flying foxes - I think! They are so close to the Siamese Algae eaters that it is hard for me to tell. They actually look just like the photo above.

[Ellen]

Re: Looking for siamese algae eater

Maybe this page is the one you're thinking of?

http://www.aquatic-gardeners.org/cyprinid.html

Ellen

[Ellen]

Re: Looking for siamese algae eater

http://www.petresources.net/fish/article/sae.html - or maybe this one. (I'm not on my home computer and I don't see the edit button here - sorry for the double post!)

Ellen

[daisymac]

Re: Looking for siamese algae eater

Now I don't know what I have! It's not a flying fox, for sure! I think it may be a false siamensis. Here's a link - http://www.aquaworldnet.com/awmag/siamusa.htm

I'll try to take a picture later. All I can say is that it isn't so hot at cleaning up!

[HFBfounder]

Re: Looking for siamese algae eater

Maybe this page is the one you're thinking of?

http://www.aquatic-gardeners.org/cyprinid.html

Ellen

Yes! That's the one.

[Brownsnoutuk]

Re: Looking for siamese algae eater

One of mine doesnt even have a stripe at all, it just has black spots going down its sides.