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Definition of siamese algae eater
siamese algae eater
Plural:siamese algae eaters
siamese algae eater Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
9
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A species of freshwater fish belonging to the carp family, native to the river basins of Southeast Asia, and widely kept in planted freshwater aquariums to control algae growth.
Example
"The aquarist added a Siamese algae eater to the planted tank to help manage the sudden outbreak of black beard algae."
Word Nuance & Usage
In the aquarium trade, this species is frequently confused with the physically similar flying fox or the Chinese algae eater, though it is prized specifically for being one of the few species that consumes red algae.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Siamese algae eater. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/siamese algae eater