Any fish that eat dying or dead leaves?

snails would, though
 
Would they eat live plants too?

I've had pond snails but they never bothered any plants.
 
Gambusia said:
Would a pleco eat them?
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The best critter to eat old leaves and vegetation is Fresh Water Amphipods (scuds). These guys thrive on that stuff, if you can find them, there are a few sites out there that sells them and once you have a bunch growing in your tank, its also free food for your fish.

http://www.aquaculturestore.com/fwinverts.html
 
tricksterpup said:
The best critter to eat old leaves and vegetation is Fresh Water Amphipods (scuds). These guys thrive on that stuff, if you can find them, there are a few sites out there that sells them and once you have a bunch growing in your tank, its also free food for your fish. QUOTE]

They also eat algae in algae scrubbers, which is not good when you are using one to filter your tank. But for eating detrius they are absolutly great. I recomend them to anyone. But they do produce a fair bit of waste although, but I suppose that is like any living creature you put in your tank. :hang:
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