Best Algae Eater

[pie]

Does anyone know a medium sized algae eater that does it's job and it's active and pretty???/

 

[Ripley]

Flying foxes or SAE. Depends on whats in the tank as well.

 

[lyotim88]

otocinclus are the best for that size tank although i wouldn't call them medium sized.

 

[kribensis12]

Bristlenosed catfish. Very nice fish!

 

[helterskelter]

bristlenose get 4-6 inches and oto's only 2 inches.
These are what I would stick too.

 

[Bigpig]

Depends on the algae
Different fish eat different algae

 

[stang1]

What else is in the tank?

 

[celaeno]

i can think of 3 good choices:

1. albino bristlenose plec - these only grow to about 4 inches unlike the regular bn plec, which can get to 6 inches. they'll suck the paint off your fake ornaments though, so only natural decor for these

2. otos - these grow to 1.5-2 inches. you'll need to get 4-6 of them for a 29 gal, as they like to be in groups. they're also safe with fake ornaments.

3. freshwater nerite snails - stay small and won't reproduce easily. you'll need a tight tank cover to prevent escapees.