Siamese Algae Eaters vs Algae Bloom: Did They Save the Tank?

Our Nature Style Aquarium, built by Takayuki Fukada, faced a serious algae bloom. Hydrogen peroxide damaged some of the moss, so we added 15 Siamese Algae Eaters along with Otocinclus and waited a week to see the results.

In this guide, we’ll cover:

  • The results of introducing Siamese Algae Eaters

  • What makes them effective algae eaters — and which algae they won’t touch

  • Their natural origin, appearance, and behaviour in the wild and aquarium

  • Tank setup and water parameter requirements

  • Diet, feeding quirks, and how long they’ll really eat algae

  • Tankmates, compatibility, and common mistakes to avoid