Whats A Hardy Algea Eater

[black molly3]

any suggestions. any hardy algea eater.
thanks

 

[mark.w.jones]

Bristle nose plec. Mine has survived a number of moves as well as various catastrophes.

 

[black molly3]

thanks
lovely tank btw. what gallon is it.
i love your tank lol
thanks again

 

[mark.w.jones]

Thankyou. Its a 10 gallon and looks nothing like that now. That was it at its best. Have stripped it bare as I was bored and fancied a change + donated all my fish to the one at the school where I work. Waiting to set up a dwarf puffer tank, getting married has rather put things on hold at the mo.

 

[black molly3]

congrats about getting married. i had a green spotted puffer and they realy are full of personality. 1 think i neede to have a suply of was snails to keep its teeth from over growing.
goodluck

 

[Ian H]

ottos

 

[lighter]

ottos!!!!

 

[mark.w.jones]

Otos are good algae eaters maybe even slightly better than a bristlenose but they are not well known for being hardy and need excellent water conditions.

 

[Straydum]

i'd say plecos. common plecs are amongst the most hardy ones imo but they get huge

 

[Rex740]

Farlowellas are pretty hardy also.

 

[PaulEbs]

What sort of algae are you trying to get rid of?

Different fish eat different types of algae, so it's best to identify the algae first.

Regards,
Paul

 

[freshwaterfishlover]

Pleco and Snails

 

[Squidman]

never owned a pleco ,but my brother has and he seems to think they are hardy.

 

[PaulEbs]

Bristlenoses are pretty hardy, but in my opinion do not make for the best algae eaters.

Malaysian trumpet snails are good grazers, although you will need hundreds to make a difference.

Regards,
Paul

 

[eschaton]

Malaysian trumpet snails are good grazers, although you will need hundreds to make a difference.

Regards,
Paul

And if you add one, you will get hundreds in a few months.