In search of the true Siamese Algae Eater – get ready for the confusion!

[Fishalicious]

Perfect example Hobbs and the reason for this article...the internet and many books have the wrong pictures LOL

The one you posted above is a C. citripinnis - true Siamensis don't have a black stripe in the eye. Also on this one the black side markings fade/blend into the abdomen rather than it being solid creamy white.

[Lady Hobbs]

Oh cripes. I got that picture from this site.
http://www.aquariumalgaeeaters.blogspot.com/

Shoot! I can not tell one from the other. I was looking at doug z's pictures thru my magnifying glass. LOL So.........the picture I posted in wrong?

[mac]

Hi Fishalishouse.

Sorry I did not answer. I could not find the link, to only find it was a sticky.

Anyway i have to that have the black patch under their body. Strait black lines. And small barbells.

They normally don't stop moving around the plants glass or rocks. they seem to be always one the move.

Cheers,
mac

[doug z]

Had the opportunity to see a Langei at a fellow aquarist's place today..

They had the barbels, and the ventral black blotch..

Now that I know what I'm looking for, it's easy!

To know what a proper Langei looks like, anyways..

I asked him to grab some if he runs across any more..

[Tolley]

Perfect example Hobbs and the reason for this article...the internet and many books have the wrong pictures LOL

The one you posted above is a C. citripinnis - true Siamensis don't have a black stripe in the eye. Also on this one the black side markings fade/blend into the abdomen rather than it being solid creamy white.

LOL maybe someone should edit out Hobbs photo she posted so anyone that doesnt read on doesnt go out looking for it?

GREAT thread though Jess!

[doug z]

Yeah, a good close-up picture of a siamensis or at least a langei would be good to have here..

Mind you, the link provided in the second post serves that purpose..

I wonder if the different varieties would school together..

Or are SAE schoolers?

I know my 2 like to hang out together, most of them time, anyways.. :)

[Fishalicious]

Yeah they are schoolers and the different varieties all hang out with each other - which is why when they are caught and shipped and then delivered to the different LFS you can find a mix of different kinds in one tank...

In the wild they swim in huge schools of hundreds...

[Stryff]

Do any of the non-Langei species happen to eat ANY algae? I have a green hair infestation and I don't think I have a Langei (no black patch)

[doug z]

I hear ya..

My C. atrilimes eat nothing but fish food.. :(

[Fish Tail]

I'm a bit late, but I learned alot
reading that. Kudos to you
Fishalicious!