Which Fish Is Best To Clean Algae?

[Gavmeldanmichris]

We have the following fish in our tank, and was wondering which algae eating fish would be ideal to put in with them.

Red coral donaes. Platies, Neon tetras and Glowlights

 

[dwarfgourami]

Size tank?

At all costs avoid the Chinese Algae Eater!

 

[Gavmeldanmichris]

Size tank?

At all costs avoid the Chinese Algae Eater!

The tank is a 2ft by 1 ft 40 ltr

 

[Tsi_User]

And how many of those fish do you have in your tank?

The first thing that pops into mind are Amano Shrimp, we have 5 of them in our 30 gallon community and they do a pretty good job of keeping the tank clean.

 

[Gavmeldanmichris]

And how many of those fish do you have in your tank?

The first thing that pops into mind are Amano Shrimp, we have 5 of them in our 30 gallon community and they do a pretty good job of keeping the tank clean.

2 red coral donaes
2 glow lights
3 neon tetras
16 platies

 

[dwarfgourami]

16 platies, 5 tetras and 2 ?danios in 10 gallon tank!? Are they babies or grown-ups? If they are anything like grown up, then that tank is rather badly overstocked- and if they are babies, they grow quite quickly. I don't think you'll have room for any more fish in there- instead you should be thinking about rehoming. As for algae cleaners, the best thing is to do your own cleaning.

 

[mark.w.jones]

Id 2nd the Amano shrimp + consider planting heavily, 50% of substrate covered. Plants outcompete algae for nutrients. Try to avoid overfeeding / overstocking tank as this creates more algae problems. Finally regular maintainance and weekly water changes are essential.

 

[babybell911]

ottos are pretty good but I'd get your stocking sorted before you add anything