Chinese Algae Eaters & African Dwarf Frogs

[5150Jim]

One of our 4 tanks is a 5.5 gal & all we have in it is 2 African Dwarf Frogs. We only set the tank up on 3/16/14 but yesterday I saw algae starting to grow on the silk plants. So my question is if I put one of my Chinese Algae Eaters in there do you think it's a bad idea. I have done some research & I have found some people hate Chinese Algae Eaters & some say they have Chinese Algae Eaters & African Dwarf Frogs in the same tank with no problem.
Since I joined this forum, I have got a lot of good info & I'm not interested in joining any other forums, so I would like your input.
TNX, Jim
 

 

[attibones]

Chinese Algae Eaters are not suitable for your aquarium at all. They are too large and too aggressive for this size tank.
 
Instead of getting another animal to remove the algae, you need to find the source of the algae. Are you leaving the lights on for too long? Do you have any live plants or are they all fake? Did you cycle the filter? 
 
If you have not cycled the filter, you'll need to have a look at the section titled "cycling a tank" at the top menu. The lower links in my sig will help you out as well. 

 

[sawickib]

Chinese algae eaters needs a minimum of 75 gallon tanks for full grown and they only eat algae as babies to juvies, then they go for the slimecoat of your other fish and yea not my favorite fish out there at all. 

 

[EllieJellyEllie]

Im afraid Chinese Algae Eaters arent suitable. They grow too big and as they get bigger they attack other fish and stop eating algae. Not algae eaters at all really.
 
I would cut the light time back far, and scrub the plants in water. Then dose dechlorinator into your tank and add them back. If algae continues to grow check your tap water for nitrates after letting it sit in a cup for 24 hours. Algae feeds on excess nutrients and nitrate is an organic waste AKA a nutrient for the algae to feed on.
 
Saying "Its okay" doesnt really help at all, and make sure you use a liquid or tablet test kit such as the API Liquid Test kits.
How long do you leave the lights on?
Is the tank near a window or a place where lights are on alot?
Is the algae green or brown?
Is it hairy at all or splotchy?
Does it look like a green slime more than an algae?
What is your water changing regimen?
What are the ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate in your tank?
What is the ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate out of tap?
How often do you feed and how much?
 
I know it is alot of questions but this will help us find the source and help.ensure the algae doesnt.come back