Can siamese algae eaters live with gold barbs?

Verdict

Yes, with care

Yes, with care. Siamese algae eaters and gold barbs can share a tank, but watch one thing. They only share 75°F. Keep the heater set there and steady.

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

Gold barb64–75°F · pH 6–8

What to watch

Watch outThey only share 75°F. Keep the heater set there and steady.

What works

pH 6.5–7.5 suits both.
They use different parts of the tank: siamese algae eaters the bottom, gold barbs the mid.

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

	Siamese algae eater	Gold barb
Temperature	75–79 °F	64–75 °F
pH	6.5–7.5	6–8
Adult size	6.0 in	3.0 in
Minimum tank	30 gal	20 gal
Temperament	Peaceful	Peaceful
Swims at	Bottom	Middle
Group	Alone or in pairs	Groups of 6+
Diet	Herbivore	Omnivore

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Better tank mates for gold barbs

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Questions

Can siamese algae eaters live with gold barbs?

Yes, with care. Siamese algae eaters and gold barbs can share a tank, but watch one thing. They only share 75°F. Keep the heater set there and steady.

What temperature suits both siamese algae eaters and gold barbs?

75–75 °F. Siamese algae eaters need 75–79 °F, gold barbs need 64–75 °F.

What size tank do siamese algae eaters and gold barbs need together?

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