My 75g planted tank had a bunch of amano shrimp but now it has some fat angels.
The only cleanup crew I now have in there are 3 SAE - they are active and growing. This seems a little understaffed since I am pumping 3wpg in there. Plus the angels are sloppy flake eaters so the snail popluation is filling the scavenging void. I would rather have fish than snails.
Here are my thoughts:
More SAE - a fine choice but there would be a significant size difference within the school. My veterans are up to 3" and the lfs has some around 1 1/2".
Otocinclus - I like the algae angle on these guys too. They scavenge too, right? Of course, they repeat a look I already have...
Corydora - Even assuming I can find a 'pretty' one, I am not sure they have the aesthetic I prefer.
loaches - Clowns appeal, but a small school of 3 would really push my stocking level as they grow. (75g, 9 angels, 10 rummynose tetras, 3 SAE). I change 25% water weekly and the plants add to my capacity I figure, but I don't need 6" clowns. Kuhli or other 'snakelike' loaches are a real possibilty. Guess I need to see if any lfs has something interesting.
Pleco - No thanks. I don't want a suckermouth hanging on the glass even though as an algae and fallen food eater it fits perfectly. It is a show tank and they aren't part of my show.
So, suggestions welcome. I figure I need both more algae eating capacity and something that can get the fallen flakes.
The only cleanup crew I now have in there are 3 SAE - they are active and growing. This seems a little understaffed since I am pumping 3wpg in there. Plus the angels are sloppy flake eaters so the snail popluation is filling the scavenging void. I would rather have fish than snails.
Here are my thoughts:
More SAE - a fine choice but there would be a significant size difference within the school. My veterans are up to 3" and the lfs has some around 1 1/2".
Otocinclus - I like the algae angle on these guys too. They scavenge too, right? Of course, they repeat a look I already have...
Corydora - Even assuming I can find a 'pretty' one, I am not sure they have the aesthetic I prefer.
loaches - Clowns appeal, but a small school of 3 would really push my stocking level as they grow. (75g, 9 angels, 10 rummynose tetras, 3 SAE). I change 25% water weekly and the plants add to my capacity I figure, but I don't need 6" clowns. Kuhli or other 'snakelike' loaches are a real possibilty. Guess I need to see if any lfs has something interesting.
Pleco - No thanks. I don't want a suckermouth hanging on the glass even though as an algae and fallen food eater it fits perfectly. It is a show tank and they aren't part of my show.
So, suggestions welcome. I figure I need both more algae eating capacity and something that can get the fallen flakes.
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