Can siamese algae eaters live with tinfoil barbs?

Verdict
Yes, with care

Yes, with care. Siamese algae eaters and tinfoil barbs can share a tank, but watch one thing. Tinfoil barbs grow to 12 inches and need 125 gallons, far more than a tank set up for siamese algae eaters.

Siamese algae eaterSiamese algae eater75–79°F · pH 6.5–7.5 Tinfoil barbTinfoil barb72–80°F · pH 6.5–7.5

What to watch

What works

Water side by side

55°60°65°70°75°80°85°90°Both: 75–79°Siamese algae eater 75–79°Tinfoil barb 72–80°
The green band is the temperature range both can live in.
456789Both: 6.5–7.5Siamese algae eater 6.5–7.5Tinfoil barb 6.5–7.5
The green band is the pH both tolerate.

Size to scale

Siamese algae eater · 6 inTinfoil barb · 12 in0"2"4"6"8"10"12"
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 eaterTinfoil barb
Temperature75–79 °F72–80 °F
pH6.5–7.56.5–7.5
Adult size6.0 in12.0 in
Minimum tank30 gal125 gal
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful
Swims atBottomMiddle
GroupAlone or in pairsGroups of 5+
DietHerbivoreOmnivore

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Better tank mates for tinfoil barbs

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Questions

Can siamese algae eaters live with tinfoil barbs?

Yes, with care. Siamese algae eaters and tinfoil barbs can share a tank, but watch one thing. Tinfoil barbs grow to 12 inches and need 125 gallons, far more than a tank set up for siamese algae eaters.

What temperature suits both siamese algae eaters and tinfoil barbs?

75–79 °F. Siamese algae eaters need 75–79 °F, tinfoil barbs need 72–80 °F.

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

At least 125 gal, set by the tinfoil barb. Add space for each extra fish.