Can killifish live with siamese algae eaters?

Verdict
Yes

Yes. Killifish and siamese algae eaters get along in the same tank. Both are fine at 75–77°F. Plan on at least 30 gal.

Why it works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 75–77°Killifish 70–77°Siamese algae eater 75–79°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6.5–7Killifish 5.5–7Siamese algae eater 6.5–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Killifish · 2.5 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

KillifishSiamese algae eater
Temperature70–77 °F75–79 °F
pH5.5–76.5–7.5
Adult size2.5 in6.0 in
Minimum tank10 gal30 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atTopBottom
GroupAlone or in pairsAlone or in pairs
DietCarnivoreHerbivore

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Questions

Can killifish live with siamese algae eaters?

Yes. Killifish and siamese algae eaters get along in the same tank. Both are fine at 75–77°F. Plan on at least 30 gal.

What temperature suits both killifish and siamese algae eaters?

75–77 °F. Killifish need 70–77 °F, siamese algae eaters need 75–79 °F.

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

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