What kind of algae eater is this?

[Algaefishowl]

Hello I got these two algae eaters and wasn't told what kind they are. I was hoping to find out more about the fish. One has a solid black stripe down the side and the other has more of a blotchy stripe. I've had them for a little over a month and they have grown quickly, but seem to be done growing at about 2 inches. Are they Siamese algae eaters, ottos, or something else?

Thanks for your help!

[Colu]

Chinese algae eater doesn't really eat a lot of algae and they can get territorial 

[Algaefishowl]

Thank you for letting me know! I read up on the fish. I’m surprised they can grow around 6in. I’ll have to return them since I won’t be able to support their growth. Any suggestion as a replacement algae eater for a 35 gallon community tank? Thanks again.

[Colu]

On 7/22/2022 at 3:08 AM, Algaefishowl said:

Thank you for letting me know! I read up on the fish. I’m surprised they can grow around 6in. I’ll have to return them since I won’t be able to support their growth. Any suggestion as a replacement algae eater for a 35 gallon community tank? Thanks again.

Bristlenose pleco would be ideal for a 35 gallon 

[nabokovfan87]

On 7/21/2022 at 7:08 PM, Algaefishowl said:

Thank you for letting me know! I read up on the fish. I’m surprised they can grow around 6in. I

They can get over a foot in some tanks.

[lefty o]

that is a pork chop of a chinese algae eater.

[Brandon p]

A bad one!