Brown Algae

[bex1]

hey
going to my lfs tommorow to get some bits and bobs, whilst im there i want to get a fish that eats algae as i have a bit of a problem in my tank with brown algae, was thinking of getting 2 plecos etc any ideas my tank and fish in my sig,
cheers x x x

 

[Tempestuousfury]

Only plecs I would ever get for such a small tank'd be a rubber lip, though 2 would be a problem. Also, they are very messy fish--lots of poop, so there's a big tradeoff. Also, not sure they eat brown algae/diatoms.

Otocinclus would be a much better option, IMO. Check 'em out in the index.