TimTam22 Posted January 21, 2007 Report Share Posted January 21, 2007 I have wondered this for awhile.....I would love for everyone to put there experiences up for what fish eat what types of algae?? Heres a few i would like to start with but i would like to know about others i forget to list.... Bristlenose GBA Pleco's (in general) Oto's Golden Algae eaters Chinese Algae Eater Siamese Algae Eaters Borneo Suckers/hillstream loach Do loaches and cory's eat algae?? thanks guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gannet Posted January 21, 2007 Report Share Posted January 21, 2007 my GAE ate all the brown algea in my tank when i had a bloom, he cleand the AR 980 up in less than 3days, mind you he is over 6inch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shiuh Posted January 21, 2007 Report Share Posted January 21, 2007 i say otos and sae are two of the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpidersWeb Posted January 21, 2007 Report Share Posted January 21, 2007 I have five teenage GBAs who have worked hard their whole lives eating algae. I find their weakness is thread algae which they dont seem to be able to eat easily, and it grows despite their efforts. Have a young SAE who works hard, but doesn't seem attracted to the thread algae as much as I'd hoped. 35cm Common Plec who is often too lazy to clean brown algae off the glass or rocks but will troffle around in the gravel looking for oscar left overs. Have two redspot plecs who do an awesome job of keeping their tanks algae free, unfortunately they damage normal plants, and my common plec literally almost destroyed my borneo sword Most of my fish in the community/planted tank pick away at the thread algae a day after an AlgaeFix dose, including Kribensis, Dwarf Gourami, Angels, and the Clown Loaches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Posted January 21, 2007 Report Share Posted January 21, 2007 I'd advise against the Golden Algae eaters Chinese Algae Eater They can develop into real trouble makers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gannet Posted January 21, 2007 Report Share Posted January 21, 2007 YES i second that, my Golden is in with malawis and he chases them around the tank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel1708 Posted January 21, 2007 Report Share Posted January 21, 2007 I was told at the LFS that the panda/bumblebee garras are excellent algae eaters and general tank cleaners? Mel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gannet Posted January 21, 2007 Report Share Posted January 21, 2007 they art even a cat fish, but they do eat it, thy only get 6-8cm, and have a very nice price tag to go with them. in saying that ive sold heaps of them!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southerrrngirrl Posted January 21, 2007 Report Share Posted January 21, 2007 I have a rainbow shark, he appears to eat algae off the leaves, gravel and the glass. I wouldn't say he's very effective though.. I still have a ton of it growing haha! My loaches and corys don't appear to eat it though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimTam22 Posted January 22, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2007 I might get an oto to try, am i right in thinking they like to be in groups rather than single?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afrikan Posted January 22, 2007 Report Share Posted January 22, 2007 Yeap they do prefer groups We have a group of 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimTam22 Posted January 22, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2007 oh good to know, what would you recommend for a 40ltr tank then?? I have had bristlenoses, i have gba's but want something a little different......I was thinking borneo suckers Is there much algae in your tank?? what size tank are they in?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snookie Posted January 22, 2007 Report Share Posted January 22, 2007 borneo suckers prefer cooler temps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afrikan Posted January 22, 2007 Report Share Posted January 22, 2007 4 Otos would do ok Water quality is a must tho, like nice clean water, regular water changes, and they do like current. Borneos are good, however, they do prefer cooler waters.. between 18-24 degrees, they seem to be shorter lived in warmer conditions Such cute little critters But I wouldn't put them in a tank with warmer conditions, it's hardly fair :-? I have heard they are ok around 26 but a few people I know have lost them after a while. Our planted tank is 4ft and we don't have too much problem with algae.. apart from that dusty brown algae that settles on older leaves.. however the Otos seems to help that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimTam22 Posted January 22, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2007 cool i will have to have a look around and see what price they are Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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