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Siamese Algae Eater
False Siamese Algae Eater (Epalzeorhynchus sp.) or (Garra taeniata)
| Synonyms: | ... |
| Stats: |
Adult Size: 5
1/2 " (13.75 cm) Temp: 75-86 F (C) Tank: 36" (90 cm) minimum |
| Requirements: | Better in Planted Tanks, more aggressive than True SAE. |
| Diet: | Algae. Prepared foods more often taken whem older. |
| Breeding: | ... |
| Sociability: | Should be treated like Rainbow Shark or Red-Tailed Shark. Can be frantic at times, and Semi-aggressive to con-specifics. |
| Related Spec: | Rainbow
Shark - Epalzeorhynchus frenatus SAE- Crossochelius siamensis RTS -Epalzeorhynchus bicolor |
| Special Info: |
Often mistaken for True Siamese Algae Eater. More Information -- |
