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Siamese Algae Eater

Crossocheilus langei

Siamese Algae Eater (Crossocheilus langei)
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Scientific name
Crossocheilus langei
Family
Cyprinidae

Fact sheet

General

Water
Freshwater
Group
Fish

Taxonomy

Family
Cyprinidae
Order
Cypriniformes
Synonyms
Crossocheilos langei, Crossochilus langii

Origin

Native region
Ásia

Water

Temperature
20–26 °C
pH
6–7.5
General hardness (GH)
1–15 °dGH

Size and lifespan

Adult size
15 cm
Minimum tank (volume)
304 L
Minimum tank (length)
150 cm

Behavior

Temperament
Peaceful
Social life
School
Swimming level
Middle

Care

Care difficulty
Moderate

Conservation and trade

IUCN status
Data deficient (DD)

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