{"product_id":"siamese-algae-eater-crossocheilus-oblongus","title":"Siamese Algae Eater (Crossocheilus oblongus)","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRemarks:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSiamese algae eaters (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrossocheilus oblongus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, formerly \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eC. siamensis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e), commonly known as \u003c\/span\u003eSAEs\u003cspan\u003e, are native to the freshwater rivers and streams of \u003c\/span\u003emainland Southeast Asia\u003cspan\u003e, including the \u003c\/span\u003eMekong and Chao Phraya river basins\u003cspan\u003e in Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam. In the wild, they inhabit flowing waters where they graze on algae growing on rocks, driftwood, and submerged vegetation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSAEs are often mistakenly sold or referred to as \u003c\/span\u003eflying foxes\u003cspan\u003e, but the true flying fox (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEpalzeorhynchos kalopterus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) is a different species with distinct markings and behavior. While both species are algae grazers, the Siamese algae eater is widely regarded as the superior choice for controlling black beard algae.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese active, generally peaceful fish become more energetic as they mature and may chase or harass smaller, more timid tank mates. For this reason, adult SAEs are best housed in aquariums of \u003c\/span\u003e40 gallons or larger\u003cspan\u003e, where they have plenty of swimming space.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheir reputation as algae-control specialists is well deserved. They eagerly graze on black beard algae (BBA), one of the most stubborn nuisance algae found in freshwater aquariums. A small group can often clear a heavily infested aquarium within just a few weeks, making them one of the most effective natural solutions for controlling this common aquarium pest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Imperial Tropicals","offers":[{"title":"0.5-1\" Unsexed","offer_id":52519773569240,"sku":"vgy1790047132282","price":5.24,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1-2\" Unsexed","offer_id":52519773602008,"sku":"cfq1790047132283","price":7.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2-3” Unsexed","offer_id":52519773634776,"sku":"ang1790047132284","price":10.19,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0820\/9852\/0280\/files\/siamese-algae-eater-crossocheilus-oblongus_1.jpg?v=1790047144","url":"https:\/\/mochapotset.shop\/products\/siamese-algae-eater-crossocheilus-oblongus","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}