need an algae eater

[I_am_me]

I just set up a 72 gallon tank and all it has in it right now is an 8" Oscar. The tank is already starting to show signs of algae on the glass and a bit on the gravel. The tank will become host to some of the nice S/A Cichlids including the Oscar (he doesnt eat fish). What kind of algae eater is best suited for this. I was thinking maybe a flying fox because they can eat food scraps too. What are your suggestions?

 

[Teelie]

Scrubbing it down yourself will do it better than any algae eater IMO. Besides with Oscars, and their attitude and appetite, the only thing I would suggest is a Pleco that'll grow a decent size.

 

[Sky042]

I keep a common pleco with my oscar. They get along pretty well.

 

[freshmike]

I agree. Plecos, for the most part, can hold their own. I had a pleco that used to attack my piranha....looked like he was having a great time as well.
Sailfin or common are my suggestions.