Can glass catfish live with siamese algae eaters?

Verdict
Yes

Yes, glass catfish and siamese algae eaters can live together. Both are fine at 75–79°F. Plan on at least 30 gal.

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 75–79°Glass catfish 75–80°Siamese algae eater 75–79°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6.5–7.5Glass catfish 6.5–7.5Siamese algae eater 6.5–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Glass catfish · 3 inSiamese algae eater · 6 in0"1"2"3"4"5"6"
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

Glass catfishSiamese algae eater
Temperature75–80 °F75–79 °F
pH6.5–7.56.5–7.5
Adult size3.0 in6.0 in
Minimum tank30 gal30 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atMiddleBottom
GroupGroups of 6+Alone or in pairs
DietCarnivoreHerbivore

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Questions

Can glass catfish live with siamese algae eaters?

Yes, glass catfish and siamese algae eaters can live together. Both are fine at 75–79°F. Plan on at least 30 gal.

What temperature suits both glass catfish and siamese algae eaters?

75–79 °F. Glass catfish need 75–80 °F, siamese algae eaters need 75–79 °F.

What size tank do glass catfish and siamese algae eaters need together?

At least 30 gal, set by the glass catfish. Add space for each extra fish.