Siamese Algae Eater (Crossocheilus siamensis)

The siamese algae eater (SAE) is a great algae eater to have around in a mid-sized to large aquarium (they can get up to 6''). I got 2 of them off Aquabid at around 2'' to help control the brown brush algae in my 20 gallon. They are one of the few, if not the only fish, to eat this type of algae. Soon after introducing the SAE's, all the bba was gone from the wood, plants, and rocks. Fed on zucchini, they grew quickly, though one is noticeably bigger than the other and chases the other one around whenever they're together. They also eat flake and frozen foods like the rest of the fish, though I've read that this may detract from their appetite for algae, especially as they get older. Still, they're supposed to be more diligent algae eaters than others, like the CAE and flying fox. They are also reported as good jumpers, so keep your tanks covered.