Which is the best working algae eater?
Posted on Sep 09, 2008 under algae eater |I have an albino plecostimus and he is not cleaning the tank. I want to get an additional algae eater.
There are a lot of types of algae eaters, but it all depends on what you want. A corydora is good for the gravel at the bottom of your tank and plecos are good for the walls. I am not sure why yours is not cleaning well because the algae is his food source but you should keep an eye on him just to make sure there is nothing wrong w/ him.
There are a variety of other algae eaters you can get bfrom the petstore that will clean your tank very nicely. Good Luck!!!! :0)
January 15th, 2008 at 4:22 pm
If you already have a pleco in the tank in order to get another algae eater they will get Territorial. The only other choice that you may have is a snail. If you have big fish make sure to get a big snail. Or the fish will eat him.
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January 15th, 2008 at 4:23 pm
There are a lot of types of algae eaters, but it all depends on what you want. A corydora is good for the gravel at the bottom of your tank and plecos are good for the walls. I am not sure why yours is not cleaning well because the algae is his food source but you should keep an eye on him just to make sure there is nothing wrong w/ him.
There are a variety of other algae eaters you can get bfrom the petstore that will clean your tank very nicely. Good Luck!!!! :0)
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January 15th, 2008 at 4:32 pm
Try using a chinese algae eater, but since theres a pleco a snail or shrimp.
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January 15th, 2008 at 4:34 pm
Usually plecos work very well. If you get maybe two cory cats, they should cut down on the food that the other fish don't eat. Snails are also an option.
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January 15th, 2008 at 4:37 pm
albino plecos are amazing
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January 15th, 2008 at 4:55 pm
I have a pleco and he got rid of most of my algae within days. is you pleco eating at all?how long have you had him?Depending on how much algae their is and how big the tank is it may take a small while.My tank is kinda small but had quite a bit of algae.Give him a few more days and see what happens.If you don't see a change maybe you should get another to help him out.
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