Can axolotls live with siamese algae eaters?

Verdict

No. Axolotls and siamese algae eaters should not share a tank. Axolotls are coldwater animals (60–66°F); siamese algae eaters need 75–79°F. No temperature suits both.

Axolotl60–66°F · pH 6.5–8

Siamese algae eater75–79°F · pH 6.5–7.5

What to watch

Deal breakerAxolotls are coldwater animals (60–66°F); siamese algae eaters need 75–79°F. No temperature suits both.
Deal breakerFish nibble at axolotl gills, and axolotls swallow small fish. Keep axolotls on their own.

What works

pH 6.5–7.5 suits both.

Water side by side

The ranges do not meet, so one of them would always be too warm or too cold.

The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Adult length in an aquarium. A fish can swallow anything that fits in its mouth, roughly a third to half its own length for predators.

Care at a glance

	Axolotl	Siamese algae eater
Temperature	60–66 °F	75–79 °F
pH	6.5–8	6.5–7.5
Adult size	10.0 in	6.0 in
Minimum tank	20 gal	30 gal
Temperament	Peaceful	Peaceful
Swims at	Bottom	Bottom
Group	Alone or in pairs	Alone or in pairs
Diet	Carnivore	Herbivore

Better tank mates for siamese algae eaters

All siamese algae eater tank mates

Questions

Can axolotls live with siamese algae eaters?

No. Axolotls and siamese algae eaters should not share a tank. Axolotls are coldwater animals (60–66°F); siamese algae eaters need 75–79°F. No temperature suits both.

What temperature suits both axolotls and siamese algae eaters?

None. Axolotls need 60–66 °F and siamese algae eaters need 75–79 °F, so the ranges do not meet.

What size tank do axolotls and siamese algae eaters need together?

At least 30 gal, set by the siamese algae eater. Add space for each extra fish.