algea

none. african cichlids are algae eaters and will appreciate a tank full of algae to nibble on.

liv2padl said:

none. african cichlids are algae eaters and will appreciate a tank full of algae to nibble on.

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True. I have white gravel and black slate in my tanks. My algae grows out of control, to the point where my africas cant eat it all. I have a rubberlip pleco that finishes the job for me. He hides during the day and eats at night. they max out at five inches and my africans dont pick on him.