Best Algae Eaters (besides BN)

[forddna]

If you were looking for a good algae eater that wasn't always in hiding, besides a Bristlenose, what would you pick?

And another question would be, are most Ancistrus plecos the same, as far as algae eating and personality?

 

[coach_z]

often...it depends on the algae that you are seeking to be consumed.

 

[forddna]

Nothing particular in mind. Just don't want another useless pleco that hides in a piece of driftwood and doesn't consume any nuisance algae or diatoms.

 

[jetajockey]

a small group of true SAE's are good for string and bba

 

[TwoTankAmin]

Assuming you have the proper size tank, SAE are one of the best all around algae eaters. Next, assuming they wont become lunch are a variety of shrimp and/or snails that eat algae.