Can pea puffers live with siamese algae eaters?

Verdict

Yes, with care

Yes, with care. Pea puffers and siamese algae eaters can share a tank, but watch one thing. Pea puffers are aggressive, though siamese algae eaters are big enough to shrug most of it off.

Pea puffer74–82°F · pH 7–8

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

What to watch

Watch outPea puffers are aggressive, though siamese algae eaters are big enough to shrug most of it off.

What works

Both are fine at 75–79°F.
pH 7–7.5 suits both.

Water side by side

The green band is the temperature range both can live in.

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

	Pea puffer	Siamese algae eater
Temperature	74–82 °F	75–79 °F
pH	7–8	6.5–7.5
Adult size	1.0 in	6.0 in
Minimum tank	5 gal	30 gal
Temperament	Aggressive	Peaceful
Swims at	All levels	Bottom
Group	Alone or in pairs	Alone or in pairs
Diet	Carnivore	Herbivore

Better tank mates for pea puffers

CrayfishYes

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Better tank mates for siamese algae eaters

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Questions

Can pea puffers live with siamese algae eaters?

Yes, with care. Pea puffers and siamese algae eaters can share a tank, but watch one thing. Pea puffers are aggressive, though siamese algae eaters are big enough to shrug most of it off.

What temperature suits both pea puffers and siamese algae eaters?

75–79 °F. Pea puffers need 74–82 °F, siamese algae eaters need 75–79 °F.

What size tank do pea puffers and siamese algae eaters need together?

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