Hazara Posted October 1, 2006 Report Share Posted October 1, 2006 Hi all, just was wondering what algae eaters can handle cooler temps.... My inlaws have goldfish tank that gets a lot of sun, and although it isn't heated I wouldnt think the temp gets bleow 15 deg. So what can I get that will help keep the algae off the plants & glass. I was thinking of Borneo suckers or some bristlenose. Any advice will be greatly appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilknieval69 Posted October 1, 2006 Report Share Posted October 1, 2006 hi kyle Yes, Bristlenose are a very good option for a goldfish tank. They dont mind the colder temps, as long as the tank is inside they should be sweet as HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hazara Posted October 1, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2006 Cheers for that : Your reply just came in time as they were leaving here and heading home (out of town). They are off to Stanmore critter kingdom with orders to buy a baby bristle! I like the bristle noses, just wish there were a little less timid as they grow older.. I have a full grown male who doesn't even come out for his spirulina tabs now. And when he does all the other fish give him a wide berth! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishboi Posted October 1, 2006 Report Share Posted October 1, 2006 bristlenose are tropical fish and yes thy can tolerate colder temperature down to 20 degrees no way they will survive any lower. i've tried they dont last long in that condition sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilknieval69 Posted October 1, 2006 Report Share Posted October 1, 2006 bristlenose are tropical fish and yes thy can tolerate colder temperature down to 20 degrees no way they will survive any lower. i've tried they dont last long in that condition sorry. I have seen them in tanks at around 15 degrees.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishboi Posted October 1, 2006 Report Share Posted October 1, 2006 I have seen them in tanks at around 15 degrees how long did that last :lol:, longest one ever i had in a cold water tank was just over 3 months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hazara Posted October 1, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2006 Well, I'll let ya know in 3 months then :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilknieval69 Posted October 1, 2006 Report Share Posted October 1, 2006 how long did that last :lol:, longest one ever i had in a cold water tank was just over 3 months. Im not sure to be honest. But i am sure they can be kept lower than 20 degrees..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ljtan55 Posted October 1, 2006 Report Share Posted October 1, 2006 You can try borneo suckers (hillstream loaches) they stand temps under 20 degrees. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharn Posted October 1, 2006 Report Share Posted October 1, 2006 yep Hillstreams can most definatly handle 15C, their preferred temps are 15-20C i think? bristlenose can survive in cooler water but their metabolisms will slow and they will become sluggish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obie trice Posted October 1, 2006 Report Share Posted October 1, 2006 how big do borneo suckers get? i only see small ones at animates... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ljtan55 Posted October 2, 2006 Report Share Posted October 2, 2006 About 4cm, they don't get much bigger usually then what you see at stores, they are many different species but they usually sell them with the same name, and they have variations in patterns as well. They like low temps and current in the water cos they're river fish in the wild. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.