Redback1 Posted December 20, 2014 Report Share Posted December 20, 2014 Hi there all. I'm interested in purchasing a few Siamese algea eaters but have looked on the net and have found out that there is a true Siamese Algea eater and a false one. Does anyone know where I can purchase the true species as the false one may be a more aggressive fish and does not eat as much algea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heintz.G Posted December 20, 2014 Report Share Posted December 20, 2014 The "Real" Siamese Flying Fox, (Epalzeorhynchus siamensis) Or Siamese algae eater are distinguished by the characteristic black mid-lateral stripe running all the way through the tail. It grows to a maximum size of approximately 14cm. This species is renowned for its ability to consume hair algae. The "False" Siamese Flying Fox, the mid-lateral black stripe does not go all the way through the tail, so when you go looking at the lfs some will call it a true flying fox just keep an eye out for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatsright99 Posted December 20, 2014 Report Share Posted December 20, 2014 How many do you want? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redback1 Posted December 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2014 I'm looking to buy about 4 fish. Will put two in my outside tank and two in my tank inside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oromis Posted December 25, 2014 Report Share Posted December 25, 2014 Try Clayfield aquariums. I got mine there and I think they're the real ones. They absolutely demolished all the hair algae in the tank. Best and Nice looking fish algae eaters I've ever got Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lollies Posted December 25, 2014 Report Share Posted December 25, 2014 last time when I was pet barn at underwood they got some for sale! maybe can give them a call Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redback1 Posted December 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 25, 2014 Yea I got a few from Pet barn. Great fish and they do love algea. See mine nibbling around the tank almost non stop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
