True Siamese Algae Eaters (sae)

[kingmed]

I found a petstore not to far that sells these, I was wanting to get some--are they O.K. by themselves or do they need to be in a group?

 

[doresy]

One is ok or as a group. When young they are very hard workers and will eat most green algae. However, this does not last long as when they mature they realise given food is a lot easier than algae

IME they will bicker amongst themselves at feeding time but will leave other fish be. They do grow to between 3-4 inches and in some conditions to 5"