Crossocheilus siamensis (Siamese algae eater)

His body is filiform. The back is gray-brown and crossed by a black line that goes from the muzzle to the extremity of the tail. The belly is silver white. The fins are transparent. He has a pair of barbels. Crossocheilus siamensis are often confused with other similar species in the trade, so it should be ensured that the fins are transparent and that the black line continues well until the extremity of the tail. He is reputed to be one of the best algae eaters, he even accepts brushing seaweed, which are disdained by other fish. They are gregarious and like to live with their fellow men. Despite the many proceedings, they never injure themselves. In good conditions, he can live more than ten years.

Crossocheilus siamensis is a fish from the Cyprinids family, commonly known as Siam or Siam Dentelle Fish. He is from Southeast Asia, where he is mainly in Thailand, Burma, Indonesia and Malaysia. Siam's-labeur fish is a robust and fleshy fish, with an elongated body and a pointed muzzle. Its color is gray-green with black transverse strips on the back and sides, and black spots on the pectoral and pelvic fins.

Siam's-labeur fish is an adaptable species that can be found in various medium conditions, rivers with lakes and ponds. It is omnivorous and feeds mainly on plants, insects and small crustaceans. Siam's labberry fish is a gregarious fish and can live in a group in shallow waters, where it feeds by moving in benches along the shores.

Siam's laborer fish is a prolific fish and can reproduce throughout the year. The females lay their eggs in nests dug in the mud by the males, which then take care of the eggs until their hatching. Young fish resemble fry and have a transparent body, with dark strips along the back and fins. They grow quickly and reach their sexual maturity at the age of 6 to 8 months.

Siam’s laborer fish is a popular aquarophilia fish and is often raised in community aquariums. It is a peaceful fish that cohabits well with other species, but it can be aggressive towards its fellows when confined in a limited space. Siam's laborer fish is also used in fish farming to cleanse algae and plant debris.

Very difficult, the female is a little more round.

Unknown in aquarium.