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Fish + plant compatibility

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Pick one fish and one plant to see specific tag-based warnings for nibbling, uprooting, flow mismatch, cover value, and water-range conflicts.

Siamese Algae Eater freshwater aquarium species

Siamese Algae Eater

Crossocheilus oblongus / Crossocheilus langei complex
Profile
Min tank
30 gal
Adult size
6 in
Temperature
72-79°F
pH
6-7.8
Community leaninglive or fresh foodneeds reviewoxygen richbiofilm grazerplant safe
African Hygro aquarium plant

African Hygro

Hygrophila odora
Profile
Light
medium
CO2
recommended
Height
50 cm
pH
6-8
stemmidgroundbackgroundrooted stemco2 recommendedlow flow ok

Compatibility findings

Siamese Algae Eater with African Hygro

warn
Siamese Algae Eater may nibble African Hygro

Siamese Algae Eater is tagged for plant nibbling, while African Hygro is not a tough-plant pick.

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