Siamese algae eater compatibility
Every pairing AquariumHQ has assessed for Siamese algae eater, derived from stored behavioural and environmental traits. Each verdict links to the reasoning behind it — including where the evidence runs out.
The species record is on the Siamese algae eater page. Any pairing not listed here can be assessed on demand with the compatibility checker.
What decides this species' pairings
Counted across every assessment above — the dimensions that actually raise concerns for this animal, rather than the ones a care sheet would list.
| Dimension | Pairings raising it | Share |
|---|---|---|
| territory | 51 | 57% |
| temperature | 30 | 33% |
| zone competition | 30 | 33% |
| breeding aggression | 27 | 30% |
| ph | 14 | 16% |
| predation | 10 | 11% |
Environmental compromise
Whether a shared temperature, pH and hardness band exists is a necessary condition, not evidence that it suits both animals. This counts how good the overlap actually is.
| Overlap quality | Pairings |
|---|---|
| Comfortable for both | 36 |
| Workable | 28 |
| Forced compromise — neither animal is where it wants to be | 11 |
| One animal at the edge of its range | 9 |
| Narrow — little margin | 4 |
| No overlap at all | 2 |
Every assessed pairing
Grouped by verdict, worst first.
Incompatible (11)
Should not be attempted. At least one factor is expected to cause harm.
- with Clown knifefish2 concerns
- with Giant gourami3 concerns
- with Goldfish2 concerns
- with Iridescent shark1 concern
- with Koi carp3 concerns
- with Oscar3 concerns
- with Redtail catfish4 concerns
- with Rope fish3 concerns
- with Senegal bichir3 concerns
- with Silver arowana3 concerns
- with White Cloud Mountain minnow1 concern
Poor match (9)
Workable only in unusual circumstances. Not a pairing to plan around.
Conditional (22)
Can work, but only if the stated conditions are met.
- with Angelfish1 concern
- with Bleeding heart tetra1 concern
- with Bloodfin tetra1 concern
- with Blue acara3 concerns
- with Cardinal tetra1 concern
- with Chili rasbora3 concerns
- with Convict cichlid3 concerns
- with Doctor fish4 concerns
- with Ember tetra1 concern
- with Firehead tetra2 concerns
- with Firemouth cichlid3 concerns
- with Frontosa3 concerns
- with Green terror3 concerns
- with Jack Dempsey2 concerns
- with Jewel cichlid2 concerns
- with Kribensis3 concerns
- with Molly1 concern
- with Red swamp crayfish3 concerns
- with Rummy-nose tetra1 concern
- with Sailfin molly2 concerns
- with Siamese fighting fish3 concerns
- with Zebra danio1 concern
Generally compatible (37)
Usually works. Minor points to watch are listed below.
- with Amano shrimp4 concerns
- with Black ruby barb1 concern
- with Bladder snail2 concerns
- with Bolivian ram3 concerns
- with Bristlenose pleco2 concerns
- with Bronze corydoras3 concerns
- with Celestial pearl danio1 concern
- with Cherry shrimp4 concerns
- with Clown loach3 concerns
- with Common pleco2 concerns
- with Dwarf gourami1 concern
- with Eastern rainbowfish1 concern
- with German blue ram4 concerns
- with Ghost shrimp4 concerns
- with Gold nugget pleco4 concerns
- with Honey gourami1 concern
- with Kissing gourami1 concern
- with Kuhli loach2 concerns
- with Moonlight gourami2 concerns
- with Mystery snail1 concern
- with Neon tetra1 concern
- with Nerite snail2 concerns
- with Otocinclus1 concern
- with Panda corydoras3 concerns
- with Pea puffer1 concern
- with Peacock gudgeon4 concerns
- with Pearl gourami1 concern
- with Pictus catfish2 concerns
- with Platy1 concern
- with Pygmy corydoras2 concerns
- with Rainbow shark2 concerns
- with Red-tailed black shark2 concerns
- with Scissortail rasbora1 concern
- with Skunk loach2 concerns
- with Swordtail1 concern
- with Upside-down catfish1 concern
- with Yoyo loach2 concerns
Compatible (11)
Requirements align and no behavioural conflict is expected.
- with Bala sharkno concerns
- with Cherry barbno concerns
- with Golden wonder killifishno concerns
- with Guppyno concerns
- with Harlequin rasborano concerns
- with Indian glassfishno concerns
- with Red-eye tetrano concerns
- with Serpae tetrano concerns
- with Silver dollarno concerns
- with Tiger barbno concerns
- with Tinfoil barbno concerns
Verdict distribution
| Verdict | Pairings | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Generally compatible | 37 | Usually works. Minor points to watch are listed below. |
| Conditional | 22 | Can work, but only if the stated conditions are met. |
| Compatible | 11 | Requirements align and no behavioural conflict is expected. |
| Incompatible | 11 | Should not be attempted. At least one factor is expected to cause harm. |
| Poor match | 9 | Workable only in unusual circumstances. Not a pairing to plan around. |