The BBA Challenge: Siamese Algae Eater vs American Flagfish!

[@DPac9]

Wait till all those SAEs grow big & berserk on all the tank mates like they own the world. They’re great till certain point after that they turn into bullies.

[@lisajligon]

This was helpful. Thanks for sharing!

[@adreigle]

Good video ! Can you tell me what the other fish in this tank is? The small yellow one with black vertical stripes.

[@rogerhust]

I don't even think the fish store knew for sure. But my guess would be Tiger Limia. If you're in the US, Select Aquatics might have these for sale.

[@thaipusamMY]

Good share. Is your BBA issue gone now?

[@rogerhust]

Thank you. For the most part, the BBA is under control now. I do have a minor green spot algae problem that neither the SAEs or the flag fish can tackle but it hasn't gotten completely out of hand.

[@thaipusamMY]

@@rogerhust Green spot algae is crazily difficult to get rid of. Throw in some Zebra Nerite Snails. They are the only ones that have done a good job for me. I also manually removed most of the algae before throwing them in. Just as difficult as BBA to fight. Anyway, all the best.

[@emmanuelgutierrez8616]

The siamese are vicious eaters. I wouldn't recommend to have so many in a tank because they will run out of food in a few days. 1 or 2 on rotation between tanks is what I do. Also the flag will eat the long hair algae but the siamese will eat only the low type.

[@danieldang3412]

Water change is better at controlling alage

[@remhk6672]

Light intensity/duration is.

[@giftofthewild6665]

Or having more live plants.

[@krislochlan5366]

*laughs in walstad*

[@happyscrub]

no before and after