Can someone identify these little ones?

[nickakcmo]

Bought these online as “True Siamese Algae Eaters” I believe they are definitely not that. Can anyone confirm. I don’t want to put unknown species in my tank.

 

[Colin_T]

can you put them in a tank or container with some gravel and plants so they can colour up?

they might be chinese algae eaters that grow to a foot long and are agro when mature, but they don't have the markings.

 

[nickakcmo]

can you put them in a tank or container with some gravel and plants so they can colour up?

they might be chinese algae eaters that grow to a foot long and are agro when mature, but they don't have the markings.

I can see if I can find something bigger, but I mainly just wanted to know if in fact they weren't Siamese Algae Eaters

 

[Colin_T]

they are not Siamese algae eaters.

 

[Ichthys]

They’re CAEs.

 

[Itsslucky]

Looks like them to me

 

[Essjay]

I agree, CAEs. It's the mouth that gives it away.

 

[Ichthys]

I agree, CAEs. It's the mouth that gives it away.

... and the lines of square spots along the sides...

 

[nickakcmo]

This little baby looks right

 

[Colin_T]

This little baby looks right

That one looks like a Siamese algae eater.