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Name
Scientific name
Crossocheilus atrilimes
Described by
Authority Kottelat, Year 2000
Family
Cyprinidae
Common names
Siamese Algae Eater
Photograph credits
All 6 credited
Summary
Crossocheilus atrilimes is one of several near-identical cyprinids traded as the Siamese algae eater, native to the Mekong and Chao Phraya …
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
75mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 120 cm, Minimum depth 30 cm, Water movement High: fast-flowing river or riffle
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 20–26°C, pH 6–7.5
Hardness
1–15dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Peaceful
Social needs
A shoal or group
Community suitability
Community-safe
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, Vietnam, Chao Phraya, Mekong, Nam Mang
Writing
Etymology
Crossocheilus: from the Ancient Greek κροσσός (krossós), meaning 'fringe, tassel', and χείλος (cheílos), meaning 'lip', in reference to the barbels on the uppe…
Distribution
The type specimens were collected from the Nam Mang River, Vientiane Province, Laos but the species is thought to occur throughout the Mekong and Chao Phraya d…
Habitat
Inhabits flowing streams and tributaries with substrates of boulders, pebbles, gravel and sand, often in areas with submerged driftwood or tree roots. The clea…
Aquarium size
A small group can be kept in an aquarium with base dimensions of 120 ∗ 30 cm but be sure to identify your fish correctly as other members of the genus can reac…
Maintenance
This species will do well in most well-maintained tanks but is best-suited to a set-up designed to resemble a flowing river or stream, with a substrate of vari…
Water conditions
Not written yet
Diet
'Crossocheilus siamensis' (see 'Notes') is famed as a consumer of 'black brush' algae (BBA), also known as 'red' or 'beard' algae. These members of the Divisio…
Behaviour and compatibility
Generally peaceful and can be maintained alongside many of the more popular species in the hobby although it is perhaps preferable to select fishes from from o…
Sexual dimorphism
Sexually mature females are normally thicker-bodied than males but it's impossible to accurately sex young fish by external characters.
Reproduction
Not thought to have occured in captivity although the young fish widely available in the trade are assumed to be farmed via the use of hormones. Members of thi…
Notes
This species is among a handful of near-identical congeners that are traded as 'Siamese algae-eater' (often abbreviated to 'SAE'), 'Siamese flying fox' and 'Cr…
References
References
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