Any fish that look like Chinese Algae Eaters? - Aquarium Advice

William · 12-21-2003, 02:57 PM

About...4 months ago I bought what I thought was two Chinese Algae Eaters.

However, after looking at them today [ their in different tanks ] They look increadibly different. I mean, same coloration.. but one has a dark black stripe down its side ending right at its fin. The other has kind of black rectangular spots running down his body in an off center fashion [ Like -_-_-_- kinda ].

Is it just a difference in development or are they two different types of fish?

lmw80 · 12-21-2003, 03:23 PM

Maybe this will help: http://www.aquariumadvice.com/viewtopic.php?t=5527

William · 12-21-2003, 03:28 PM

Sounds like I have some False Siamese Algae Eaters then.. Because neither one of theri bands go to their fork..

Patwa · 12-21-2003, 04:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by William

Sounds like I have some False Siamese Algae Eaters then.. Because neither one of theri bands go to their fork..

check this:

http://www.fishpondinfo.com/[acronym:96fe2f4143="Siamese Algae Eater"]sae[/acronym:96fe2f4143].htm

or this:

http://www.bettastarz.com/[acronym:96fe2f4143="Siamese Algae Eater"]sae[/acronym:96fe2f4143].htm

Zach.

William · 12-21-2003, 05:42 PM

Okay, I guess I have some Chinese Algae eaters then.

lmw80 · 12-21-2003, 05:45 PM

oh, poor william!

Do you have pictures of them we could see?

jaowl · 12-21-2003, 09:46 PM

Thank you, Zach, for the links--I think I will visit it next spring especially when it is 'pond' time. The info there is really neat

jaowl · 12-21-2003, 09:47 PM

Thank you, Zach, for the links--I think I will visit it next spring especially when it is 'pond' time. The info there is really neat

jaowl · 12-21-2003, 09:48 PM

WHOOPS!!! only meant for 1 reply

William · 12-21-2003, 09:58 PM

I have a pic, but its gotta wait for admin approval in the gallery.

I'd upload directly to here, but for some reason whenever I try to upload a picture it gives me an error.

12-21-2003, 02:57 PM	#1
William Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Florida, USA Posts: 2,553 Images: 5	Any fish that look like Chinese Algae Eaters? About...4 months ago I bought what I thought was two Chinese Algae Eaters. However, after looking at them today [ their in different tanks ] They look increadibly different. I mean, same coloration.. but one has a dark black stripe down its side ending right at its fin. The other has kind of black rectangular spots running down his body in an off center fashion [ Like -_-_-_- kinda ]. Is it just a difference in development or are they two different types of fish? __________________ 30gal; Bala Shark, Pl*co

12-21-2003, 03:23 PM	#2
lmw80 Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Bristol, Pa Posts: 4,805 Images: 40	Maybe this will help: http://www.aquariumadvice.com/viewtopic.php?t=5527 __________________ -Lori Join the Eastern PA/Greater Philadelphia Forum! Click here: http://www.aquariumadvice.com/groupcp.php?g=7825 Aquariums are like jello - there's always room for more.

12-21-2003, 03:28 PM	#3
William Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Florida, USA Posts: 2,553 Images: 5	Sounds like I have some False Siamese Algae Eaters then.. Because neither one of theri bands go to their fork.. __________________ 30gal; Bala Shark, Pl*co

12-21-2003, 05:42 PM	#5
William Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Florida, USA Posts: 2,553 Images: 5	Okay, I guess I have some Chinese Algae eaters then. __________________ 30gal; Bala Shark, Pl*co

12-21-2003, 05:45 PM	#6
lmw80 Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Bristol, Pa Posts: 4,805 Images: 40	oh, poor william! Do you have pictures of them we could see? __________________ -Lori Join the Eastern PA/Greater Philadelphia Forum! Click here: http://www.aquariumadvice.com/groupcp.php?g=7825 Aquariums are like jello - there's always room for more.

12-21-2003, 09:46 PM	#7
jaowl Aquarium Advice Regular Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Iowa Posts: 71 Images: 16	Thank you, Zach, for the links--I think I will visit it next spring especially when it is 'pond' time. The info there is really neat

12-21-2003, 09:47 PM	#8
jaowl Aquarium Advice Regular Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Iowa Posts: 71 Images: 16	Thank you, Zach, for the links--I think I will visit it next spring especially when it is 'pond' time. The info there is really neat

12-21-2003, 09:48 PM	#9
jaowl Aquarium Advice Regular Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Iowa Posts: 71 Images: 16	WHOOPS!!! only meant for 1 reply

12-21-2003, 09:58 PM	#10
William Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Florida, USA Posts: 2,553 Images: 5	I have a pic, but its gotta wait for admin approval in the gallery. I'd upload directly to here, but for some reason whenever I try to upload a picture it gives me an error. __________________ 30gal; Bala Shark, Pl*co

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