They may need to be separated from the main tank if the problem cannot be quickly resolved.
See if the aggression is linked to a specific element of the tank, such as the territory around a piece of driftwood or a specific fish. When this happens, examine the fish over several days. Though generally peaceful, it is possible for these fish to become territorial or show aggression. Instead, it prefers to scour the tank floor for food missed by these inhabitants and its preferred food of choice, algae growth! It’s not known for attacking slow-moving, deep-bodied, or long-finned fish. It doesn’t show aggressive tendencies, even as it ages and comes into adulthood. The substrate, driftwood, and plants are three spots where they love to hide and forage.Īlways preoccupied with finding food, this fish is generally peaceful and gets along well with other tank mates. They prefer to keep to the lower levels of the tank, close to where there are ample cover and food. They will often eat together and may swim in a loose group. Though not naturally schooling fish, when kept in groups they will display some schooling behavior. The Siamese algae eater is a social fish that does well on its own, among members of its own species, and in community tanks.
Chinese algae eaters sport spots instead of a stripe, and are known for being aggressive towards other fish. These species are also often confused with Chinese algae eaters, despite the striking differences in their coloring and temperament. As stated above, algae eaters’ stripe runs the length of their whole body, while the stripe on flying foxes ends where their caudal fin starts. A more dependable method is to check the length of the black stripe. However, this can be difficult due to their high activity levels. Close up of Siamese Flying fox (Crossocheilus siamensis) with its mouth flaps One way to tell is the difference between the two is the presence of corner mouth flaps, which flying foxes have but algae eaters don’t. These fish are often confused with the Siamese flying fox, a fish that is almost identical to the SAE. Females tend to be larger than males, with bodies that are approximately 30% larger or thicker. Size is the only indicator of sex and doesn’t appear until after three or four years. They can grow up to 6 inches and live up to 10 years in good water conditions. This stripe is a dependable indicator of health and maturity it will fade during times of stress or sickness and when it prepares to mate. They also have a thick black stripe that runs the length of their body, from the mouth all the way through their tails. Siamese algae eaters ( Crossocheilus siamensis) have a long, thin body that is usually a pale grey, gold, or brown. Physical Appearance and Mistaken Identities Creating a Siamese Algae Eater Tank Setup.Physical Appearance and Mistaken Identities.
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