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[G-Force]

Hey all,

 

Can't find much info online regarding this as there doesn't seem to be many/any reports of Siamese Algae Eater Breeding in captivity.

One of mine is starting to sport quite a large bulge under its belly and I was wondering if it might be holding eggs or?

Anyone with any knowledge of these guys is welcome to chime in. photo below of the SAE in question below. The bulge looks quite considerable next to the other SAE's in this tank.

 

 

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[Just Drive]

I've seen them displaying breeding behavior similar to tetras after a water change, normally the tank water was relatively warm (around 30 C) and the new water was 25-27. That being said I have not actually seen any eggs or fry.

[kane29]

I have read that success is low on breeding them. I would imagine they would need high flow, very oxygenated water, like there habitat in Asia.

[G-Force]

So over the last 48 hours both the SAE pictured and another one that I hadn't noticed was looking bloated as well have both died. Water conditions are fine and all other tankmates appear fine. Any ideas?

[Westie]

If they both died then something about the tank isn't fine

Can you post test results?

[Riggers]

It sounds like bloat mate, It stems from a bacterial infection that causes a fluid buildup inside the fishes gut.
Usually if you catch it early you can treat with a salt treatment as well as using a product called bactonex, that should help in 2 ways, the salt will aid in the healing and fight the infection and the bactonex will help minimise the bacteria causing the problem

Hope this helps for next time, it sucks when fish die

Edited by Riggers, 04 December 2014 - 10:59 PM.

[malawiman85]

Does the bactonex mess with your filter?

[Riggers]

Nope all you need is good oxygenation and if you're using carbon remove it while treating, that's it