Cleaning Fish Ect

[Tiny7]

Just wondering what fish people use too keep there tanks free from alage ect..... Iam in the middle of cycleing a tank and just looking for ideas on what people keep for cleaning/maintaining  the tank. I see plec's seem too be at the top of the list according to the LFS

 

[Blondielovesfish]

Usually there is a cause for algae, some people just don't get it full stop.
 
A lot of people do use assorted Plecos to eat the algae, some also use snails and/or shrimp.
 
I personally just use an algae scraper to get rid of mine.

 

[wrightt3]

You probably already know this but don't add the Plecos until the tank is fully cycled. Bristlenose Plecos and other smaller Plecos are good but i'd avoid some of the bigger ones like the common and sailfin Plecos. Keep in mind that these are still fish and have needs that you must meet if you want to keep them happily. They can't survive purely on your tank's waste.

 

[Axyadbad]

Otocinclus (1.5") I loves these..although a fairly established tank is required. Mainly because they need algae, but also because they are sensitive and require perfect water conditions. They're also schooling fish, so 4+ is ideal. Bristlenose plecos are also cool but get around 4-5".
 
I love both and have both but my tank is fairly heavily planted, and I supply them with cucumber, courgette and algae wafers
 
Hope this helps

 

[ReddSamurai]

if its off any use i find having live plants dramatically decreases algae as well as adding more additional benefits to the tank.

 

[VTDrew]

Sam, thats a beautiful tank...I just had to comment on that.  its the first time I've ever seen one of your posts/pictures.

 

[ReddSamurai]

Sam, thats a beautiful tank...I just had to comment on that.  its the first time I've ever seen one of your posts/pictures.

Thanks , its not like that anymore plants didnt last long as i had no ferts but i do now, and know my plec is eating them all >.< lol

 

[Alm0stAwesome]

Light is the biggest cause of algae in both planted and unplanted tanks. Get yourself a timer and set your lights at 6-8 hours a day. Make sure your tank isn't getting any direct sunlight. 
 
Clean your glass every week even if it doesn't look like it needs it. Make sure you have enough flow from the filter so there are not dead spots in your tank.
 
Ummm, that's all I can think of that doesn't apply specifically to planted tanks.