Small aglae controling fish

[Fishkeepa]

I was wondering a few days after my single BN catfish died what other catfish would be good to help control algae. I was thinking of two corydoras (but they are more omnivorish) or perhaps ottocinclus' or two BN's

What small catfish or any other fish is good at controling algae. They have to be small as my tank is only small. Perhaps max 5/7 cm each.

Thanks

[Caper]

I have 2 ottos, Oscar & Felix, in my 10 gallon with my goldfish. I just love them and they are great at keeping their home free of algae, but with that said, I don't have real plants so I don't know how they do in that situation.

That's what I want for my other 2 tanks but can't get them :evil: :evil:

[Ira]

Cories don't eat algae. Ottos or bristlenoses should work.

[fishboi]

nothing beats bristlenose for algae control.

if want to try something different why not try some fancy types like GBA ect...

Ira is right Cories don't eat algae.

[whetu]

ottos are smaller and more delicate, and ideally need to be kept in groups. bristlenoses are larger and hardier, and are happy as singles or pairs. Both are good at eating algae in my experience.

[Luke*]

Ottos are shy and like to be in groups, usually retail for about $15 too so can be kinda pricey. I have 4 and they do a good job and only eat algae. Some others like black line flying fox start to fancy flake and other food you put in after a while