Siamese algae-eater, SAE, Siamese Flying Fox, Lady's
Fingernail Fish, Selimang Siam in Malaysia
Size:
Up to 5½ in (14 cm)
Habitat:
S.E. ASIA: Streams in Thailand and Malaysia.
Min Tank Size:
20 gallons for a school.
Diet:
Mainly Herbivorous, flake, Frozen, and live food.
Note:
Perhaps the best algae eater for the home aquarium. They have
been known to clear and aquarium of algae in a matter of days.
If there is no algae present supplement their diet with some sort
of algae wafer or disc.
Behavior:
Peaceful, lively. Keep in schools of at least six.
Water:
Temperature 70 to 84°F (21 – 29°C) pH range: 6.2 – 8.0; dH range:
5 - 20.
