Siamese algae eater tank mates

Good matches

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The safest picks for siamese algae eaters are bettas, angelfish and oscars. Each match shares siamese algae eaters' temperature and pH and leaves them alone.

Eats hair algae while young. Gets lazier and bigger with age.

Temperature: 75–79°F
pH: 6.5–7.5
Temperament: Peaceful
Minimum tank: 30 gal
With care: 13
Avoid: 13

How each group of fish does with siamese algae eaters. Click through below for the reason behind every verdict.

Good tank mates

Possible, with care

Pea puffer Pea puffers are aggressive, though siamese algae eaters are big enough to shrug most of it off.
Bala shark Bala sharks grow to 13 inches and need 125 gallons, far more than a tank set up for siamese algae eaters.
Rainbow shark Rainbow sharks chase other bottom fish out of their patch.
Red tail shark Red tail sharks chase other bottom fish out of their patch.
Tinfoil barb Tinfoil barbs grow to 12 inches and need 125 gallons, far more than a tank set up for siamese algae eaters.
Common pleco Plecos grow to 15 inches and need 125 gallons, far more than a tank set up for siamese algae eaters.
Molly Water chemistry is a squeeze. The only pH that suits both is around 7.5.
Peacock cichlid Different water: siamese algae eaters want pH 6.5–7.5, peacock cichlids want pH 7.8–8.6.
Electric yellow cichlid Different water: siamese algae eaters want pH 6.5–7.5, yellow labs want pH 7.8–8.6.
African dwarf frog African dwarf frogs eat slowly and nearly blind. Fast siamese algae eaters will take the food first, so target-feed them.
Gold barb They only share 75°F. Keep the heater set there and steady.
Hillstream loach They only share 75°F. Keep the heater set there and steady.
Zebra pleco They only share 79°F. Keep the heater set there and steady.

Avoid

Axolotl Axolotls are coldwater animals (60–66°F); siamese algae eaters need 75–79°F. No temperature suits both.
Goldfish Goldfish are coldwater animals (60–74°F); siamese algae eaters need 75–79°F. No temperature suits both.
Jack Dempsey Jack dempseys are aggressive and will bully peaceful siamese algae eaters.
Convict cichlid Convict cichlids are aggressive and will bully peaceful siamese algae eaters.
Discus No shared temperature. Discus need 82–88°F, siamese algae eaters need 75–79°F.
Koi Koi are coldwater animals (59–77°F); siamese algae eaters need 75–79°F. They overlap only at 75–77°F, the edge of both ranges.
African cichlid African cichlids are aggressive and will bully peaceful siamese algae eaters.
Black ghost knife An adult black ghost knife eats fish that fit in its mouth, and at 6 inches siamese algae eaters do.
Silver arowana An adult silver arowana eats fish that fit in its mouth, and at 6 inches siamese algae eaters do.
Fancy goldfish Fancy goldfish are coldwater animals (65–74°F); siamese algae eaters need 75–79°F. No temperature suits both.
White cloud minnow White cloud minnows are coldwater animals (60–72°F); siamese algae eaters need 75–79°F. No temperature suits both.
Flowerhorn No shared temperature. Flowerhorns need 80–89°F, siamese algae eaters need 75–79°F.
German blue ram No shared temperature. Rams need 80–86°F, siamese algae eaters need 75–79°F.

Planning a mixed tank? The tank mate checker tests every pair at once. Or read the siamese algae eater care sheet.

Questions

What are the best tank mates for siamese algae eaters?

Bettas, Angelfish, Oscars, Guppies, Tiger barbs. They share siamese algae eaters' temperature and pH and leave them alone.

What fish should not live with siamese algae eaters?

Axolotls, Goldfish, Jack dempseys, Convict cichlids, Discus. Axolotls are coldwater animals (60–66°F); siamese algae eaters need 75–79°F. No temperature suits both.

How is compatibility checked?

Each pair is compared on temperature and pH overlap, adult size and mouth size, fin nipping, temperament and territory. The worst result decides the verdict.