What Kind Of Algae Eater Would Go With Discus

[nicky b]

i was thinkning if i ever had a algea problem with discus what kind of algae eatter could i have and live with the discus ?

 

[Fishy friend2]

how big is the tank, that will give us a better idea of the algae eaters that can help with your little problem

 

[onidrase]

Why don't you clean the algae yourself?

I'd never keep an algae eater in a discus tank, discus are fragile and very sensitive to poor water conditions. Plecos (whch would probably be your best bet) tend to be a bit boisterous when they're not hiding, they'll dig up live plants, not to mention how much waist they produce, which, IMO, is a lot more harmful and pesky than algae.

If you're too lazy to give your tank a good scrub down of algae every now and then, then you're too lazy to keep discus, if you ask me. Even with algae eaters, it's recommended that you give your tank a good cleaning of algae now and then (which is why I personally don't keep algae eaters. I find them to be more of a nuisance than a beneficial cleaning pet, so I don't bother.) that's your job as a fish owner, to keep the tank clean, not the fishes.

 

[GShorty1981]

Ottos?

I think most algae eaters will suck on the slime coat of discus, and normal plecos are poop machines, its hard to keep your tank ammonia free when you have plecos.

 

[snake007]

Why did you start 3 threads about discus ?

 

[GShorty1981]

i was gonna ask that to lol spammer!

 

[walkers101]

Why did you start 3 threads about discus ?

Why have you started 5 threads about convicts?

 

[snake007]

Erm no I believe I stuck to the same thread or 2.

 

[walkers101]

ahh come on snake it was a joke (it was 3 threads btw )

 

[snake007]

Sorry I misinterpreted it

 

[micko]

Why did you start 3 threads about discus ?

Why have you started 5 threads about convicts?

If you have an algae issue I believe your best option would be to work out where the algae is coming from. Too much light? Reduce the length of time you keep your lights on.