Do Siamese Algae Eaters need heater, bubbler, filter, lights ?

Do Siamese Algae Eaters need an aquarium heater, bubbler, filter or lights? How to setup an aquarium for SAE?

If you are interested in keeping an algae eater fish that will scrape off algae from the glass, decorations, plants & substrate, then the best option is to buy Siamese Algae Eater.

Siamese Algae Eater is a social fish that can live with almost any fish & they don’t need specific needs. They require low care & low maintenance.

What is the best filter for Siamese Algae Eater?

Do Siamese Algae Eaters need an aquarium heater?

The ideal temperature range of Siamese Algae Eater is between 75 to 79 °F. If your aquarium water is cooler, then your fish needs a heater.

 

Do Siamese Algae Eaters need water current?

Siamese Algae Eater can thrive best in fast flowing water. However, they do not need very high water current. They do not like stagnant or still water.

 

Do Siamese Algae Eaters need a bubbler or filter?

Siamese Algae Eater can thrive ideally in pristine water with high levels of oxygen. Siamese Algae Eater likes to swim in fast moving water, so a Hang on Back or Canister filter is best for them.

If you have setup a filter in SAE’s tank, then an aerator is not required. Your filter will cause surface agitation for expelling CO2 from the water, & adding oxygen. If you are keeping aquatic plants, then they also produce oxygen but for circulating oxygen in the aquarium so that every area has enough oxygen, a filter is needed.

 

Do Siamese Algae Eaters need aquarium lights?

Siamese Algae Eaters thrive best from low to bright lights, but in their natural habitat, they need 12 hours of moderate light. They prefer heaps of aquatic plants.

 

Do Siamese Algae Eaters need maintenance?

SAEs do not need maintenance. The maintenance is based on the requirements of aquatic plants, & the type of filter. Using the best filtration media, changing water on a regular basis & cleaning out the gunk sitting in the bottom of the aquarium during water change (via siphon gravel), will have an effect on SAE.

 

Do Siamese Algae Eaters need aquatic plants?

SAE needs open regions where they can swim freely & shoal (if you are keeping multiple SAE), & they prefer regions for exploration & hiding. Keep rocks & driftwood in SAE aquarium for making caves & offer different surfaces for the growth of algae & biofilm for feeding SAE.