Breeding / Rarely bred at home
Rarely bred at home · Hard
Breeding the siamese algae eater
Not known to have been bred in the hobby; young fish in the trade are assumed to be farm-bred using hormones.
Step by step
Pairing
Group of adults.
Breeding tank
Pond or hormone-assisted farm setup. Home spawns are very rare.
What starts it
Hormone induction.
Eggs and young
Many eggs on farms; hatch in about 1-2 days.
Raising the fry
Infusoria and fine food.
Common mistakes
- Expecting home spawns
- Water quality
- Small tanks
Male or female
Mature females are usually thicker-bodied than males; young fish cannot be reliably sexed.
Can I breed it in my tank?
- This species is rarely bred in home tanks.
- Hard: for experienced breeders.