Can siamese algae eaters live with dwarf neon rainbowfish?

Verdict
Yes

Yes. Siamese algae eaters and dwarf neon rainbowfish get along in the same tank. 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°Siamese algae eater 75–79°Dwarf neon rainbowfish 75–82°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6.5–7.5Siamese algae eater 6.5–7.5Dwarf neon rainbowfish 6.5–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Siamese algae eater · 6 inDwarf neon rainbowfish · 2.5 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

Siamese algae eaterDwarf neon rainbowfish
Temperature75–79 °F75–82 °F
pH6.5–7.56.5–7.5
Adult size6.0 in2.5 in
Minimum tank30 gal20 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atBottomMiddle
GroupAlone or in pairsGroups of 6+
DietHerbivoreOmnivore

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Questions

Can siamese algae eaters live with dwarf neon rainbowfish?

Yes. Siamese algae eaters and dwarf neon rainbowfish get along in the same tank. Both are fine at 75–79°F. Plan on at least 30 gal.

What temperature suits both siamese algae eaters and dwarf neon rainbowfish?

75–79 °F. Siamese algae eaters need 75–79 °F, dwarf neon rainbowfish need 75–82 °F.

What size tank do siamese algae eaters and dwarf neon rainbowfish need together?

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