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I was at the pet store today on the quest for an algae eater. I was planning on a small pleco, like a bristle nose but they were all out with no idea when they would have more.
I settled on a Siamese Algae Eater. I've done some research on them and know I can meet their needs but forgot all about the False siamese algae eater. They fish labeled SAE were in a tank with other fish called the flying fox.
I didn't think anything of it as these fish were noticeably different. The ones being called flying fox were not hanging out on the bottom really, more hanging out in groups "up" more in the tank. They looked very similar, though were more "bright in color" I think. I honestly wasn't paying much attention to them and sort of kick myself now.
I got home and decided to refresh myself a bit more on their diets and now I don't know if I have actual SAE or if I have the false SAE.
The black strip ends at the tail, it doesn't continue on through it. I can't get a look at the I'm still acclimating it so can not get a solid look at the barbels.. I honestly don't see any right now. I know I must not have a good view and am just missing them. Because obviously there must be something.
So any guesses? I'm leaning to the false but I'm having a hard time wading through this info I'm finding. Is there any real differences I need to know in care?
I settled on a Siamese Algae Eater. I've done some research on them and know I can meet their needs but forgot all about the False siamese algae eater. They fish labeled SAE were in a tank with other fish called the flying fox.
I didn't think anything of it as these fish were noticeably different. The ones being called flying fox were not hanging out on the bottom really, more hanging out in groups "up" more in the tank. They looked very similar, though were more "bright in color" I think. I honestly wasn't paying much attention to them and sort of kick myself now.
I got home and decided to refresh myself a bit more on their diets and now I don't know if I have actual SAE or if I have the false SAE.
The black strip ends at the tail, it doesn't continue on through it. I can't get a look at the I'm still acclimating it so can not get a solid look at the barbels.. I honestly don't see any right now. I know I must not have a good view and am just missing them. Because obviously there must be something.
So any guesses? I'm leaning to the false but I'm having a hard time wading through this info I'm finding. Is there any real differences I need to know in care?