hey guys. im having a bit of a problem with brown algae in my 10g tank, so im looking for some species of algae eaters that would take care of it but not grow too big for the tank. i have otto- cats in mind but are any others that be good?
Algae eater recommendations
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please don't use animals just for "cleanup"...
but i think shrimp, pleco, and snail together would be like, the BEST algae eater group
but i think shrimp, pleco, and snail together would be like, the BEST algae eater group
Ottos are the best for brown algae.
Is your tank newly set up? Brown algae is a diatom that thrives is new tanks, it eats up silicates which will run out in time. It rubs off easily, so you can clean it yourself pretty easily, and just wait it out until it goes away.
Is your tank newly set up? Brown algae is a diatom that thrives is new tanks, it eats up silicates which will run out in time. It rubs off easily, so you can clean it yourself pretty easily, and just wait it out until it goes away.
I have a 29g and added a Bristlenose Pleco and haven't had an algae problem since. They stay small and look really cool.
do not go out and buy a pleco for algae control without finding out what you are getting first - the common ones sold cheaply at pet stores and walmart, etc. . .get 20-24 inches long. all plecos need more than just algae to eat (wafers, pellets, fresh veggies, driftwood) and they all produce large amounts of waste. you may find yourself doing more work to clean up after the fish than it would have been to just control the algae in the first place.