Fish for eating algae on side of 29gal

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I have 3 fish in my 29gal. 2 Angels almost 5 " each, and a lonely serpae tetra(last of his school). I was wondering if there was any small fish that likes to eat algae. My tank is near a huge picture window, so one end gets some algae. If not I guess I will just continue to scrape it. I've had snails but they were like a plague and didn't do much good.

Also, when my serpae tetra "goes" I was thinking about getting a school of bloodfins. Although I've been told that may be too much fish for that tank considering the Angels size. IAny opinions?
If I were to put the bloodfins in my 15 gal tank by themselves would they school together?

Thanks,
LJ
 
What color is this algae? I know Otos do a credible job on diatomaceous (brown) algae, but I'd recommend a Bristlenose for this job, assuming the algae is green.
 
CAEs, once they grow larger and more mature, will take more to the slime coat of other fish in the tank than they will to algae.
 
my CAE was one of my first fish in my tank and i don't have any algae.
 
Originally posted by CHINABOY1021
Otos are crazy at eating algae. i recommend them for ANY tank with ANY plants.

there's 100% NOTHING wrong with otos. i cant seem to point out 1 disadvantage. !!! AAHH, I NEED MORE OTOS!
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I agree, although once in a while you get the occasional "attack oto" who likes to eat slime coat. I have 3 ottos (out of 12) in one of my tanks that harass my angelfish from time to time.
 
Yeah, there are definitely attack otos...mine decided to go medieval on his bag mate as I was transporting them home for winter break.
 
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