algae eater for an apisto tank

nderouch

nderouch

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what kind of algae eaters are compatible with apistos?
 
What type of algae? What size tank? Other inhabitants?

I always suggest finding the source of the algae problem first. But if you are simply looking so a few good to keep fish otos, SAEs, small plecs, etc. could all work.
 
I totally agree. Finding the source of your algae issues would be your best course of action; adding fish to keep it in check is just a band-aid solution. Keep in mind that if your plan is to breed your apistos, plecos may not be your best options.
 
Nerite snails would have been the best solution but I doubt your water is hard and alkaline enough as soft acidic water will erode their shells badly. If your problem is just diatoms and soft green algae, otos are good options. They won't eat green spot algae and other hard algae though.
 
it is a 30g tall tank (24x12x24).

other tankmates are just some small rasboras (sp?) at the moment.

ph in the tank hovers around 6.8-7.0.
Amon/Nitrite/Nitrate is 0/0/20

Plants in the tank: Java Fern & Java Moss

Light is on 10hrs/day. The light is not a high quality one (19watts). Just a cheap one I was given with the tank.

The algae is a greenish brown spot type.

I put Flourish fertilizer in once a week (capful).

Cant think of anything else that would be relevant.
 
BN pleco should take care of it, though you'll probably need to supplement the pleco's diet with veggies after the algae is cleaned up.
 
1) With such low light (and the plant types) I would not even add Fourish.
2) Cut your light down to 8hrs per day.
 
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