Compatibility brief
Can Neon Tetra live with Siamese Algae Eater?
Caution. Check the issues below before buying.
Compatibility score
Profile confidence: low
How we decideFishori checks adult size and predation risk, behaviour, water requirements and tank needs before giving a verdict.
100L
Combined minimum footprint reference for these two species: about 100L (larger active fish often want more length).
Assessment details
Compatible temperaments
Both Neon Tetra and Siamese Algae Eater share a peaceful temperament.
Narrow temperature overlap
Top issueNeon Tetra and Siamese Algae Eater have only a narrow shared temperature range. Maintaining stable water temperature will be important.
“Neon Tetra and Siamese Algae Eater have only a narrow shared…”
Narrow temperature overlap
Next steps
Concrete changes, not "research more" filler.
- •Neon Tetra should be kept in a group of at least 6 for best health and behaviour.
- Seriously Fish. Paracheirodon innesi
Supports: aquarium size, water chemistry, temperament and compatibility (primary care reference).
- FishBase. Paracheirodon innesi
Supports: taxonomy and wild maximum size — translate to tank stocking, not a target number.
- Wikipedia. Paracheirodon innesi
Supports: general species background and common-name orientation only.
- LiveAquaria. Siamese Algae Eater (care profile)
Primary: retailer care sheet: tank size, water parameters, diet, and use in planted community tanks. Commercial copy may list C. siamensis; trade 'SAE' is often a mix of similar Crossocheilus. Identify the fish, not the bag label alone.
- Planet Catfish. Labeoninae (Crossocheilus and look-alikes)
Primary: Cat-eLog subfamily list for Crossocheilus and related Asian labeonins; the standard reference when separating SAE from Epalzeorhynchos 'flying foxes' and other doppelgängers.
- FishBase. Crossocheilus oblongus
Secondary: species-level taxonomy and size in the wild; reconcile with the fish in your tank, not every shop's name tag.
Try this next
Build the full stocking list with Neon Tetra + Siamese Algae Eater
Plan further
Check each species’ mates list, size the glass, then verify the full stock in the builder. Methodology explains how verdicts are produced.
Individual fish vary in personality. Fishori uses conservative hobby rules. Observe any new introduction closely, feed thoughtfully, and keep a quarantine or backup plan. This is not veterinary advice.
Profile data confidence: medium. Driven by the lower-confidence profile (Siamese Algae Eater): Typical care sources — trade names for this fish get mixed up, so verify the ID before you buy.