algae and swordtails

[JL15219]

Just read this article http://www.thekrib.com/Fish/J-floridae.html

Has anyone ever had any experience with swordtails eating this much algae?
Please let me know...

[jpappy789]

Nope. A little nibble here or there but no where near as much as other "algae eaters"

[Bk828]

same claim is with mollies but nothing major

[Lupin]

Jordanella floridae are not livebearers nor are they swordtails. They have also been mistaken for cichlids before but in truth, they are not. They are simply killifish that act like cichlids. I used to have these and fed them usually with green filamentous algae aside from other foods. Yes, they are pretty efficient at consuming hair algae but these are not community fish either picking on anyone viciously. I'd classify them as "semi-aggressive" or rate 3/5 aggressive.

Edit: Oops..I may have missed the bit for the swords. Haven't observed them much eating algae when I had them.lol Sorry about the confusion.

[jpappy789]

Lupe did you even read the article or just the heading?:lipssealedsmilie:

[Lupin]

Lupe did you even read the article or just the heading?:lipssealedsmilie:
The heading initially. I edited my post. Pap, this isn't my day.:headshake2: So many blonde moments.

[Bk828]

The heading initially. I edited my post. Pap, this isn't my day.:headshake2: So many blonde moments.

Are you from Cali?

[vampie]

Well, livebearers are algae eaters, though I've never heard of Swordtails being very good at it.

[Lupin]

Are you from Cali?
I thought you knew me so well, Bk.:screwy: :silly:

[JL15219]

Yeah I found it kind of weird...I have a black beard algae I think and i was looking up info on it and i came across this article..

[jpappy789]

I really wouldn't call any livebearers "aglae eaters"...they nibble and pick at it really but nothing in large amounts.

[Hooked Newbie]

I really wouldn't call any livebearers "aglae eaters"...they nibble and pick at it really but nothing in large amounts.

Some Goodeids definitely eat algae.

[jpappy789]

Guess I should qualify my point then...I meant guppies, mollies, platies, and swords. Bad choice of words on my part.

[vampie]

Most livebearers are algae eaters, though I'm not saying they're all good at it. The "big four" definitely eat algae, even if not to the level of the Florida Flagfish, SAE, etc.

[jpappy789]

Interesting, maybe I just don't really see them as that personally. I rarely even see my swordtail pick at algae. Who knows...

[Dangerdoll]

actually, have to agree. Goodeids are excelent algae eaters and are qquite good at keeping BBA at bay along with an SAE or two. My mollies now, they don't touch the BBA but they do eat the green that hangs to the back of the tank. I see them "kissing" it all the time.

[JL15219]

What do they look like and where can you get them? "Goodeids"

[jpappy789]

LOL wouldn't ya know...

http://www.goodeids.com/