best bottom and/or algae eater for 10 gallon? (w/ neon tetras)
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a small pleco might be good, like a bristlenose or a zebra. they're a bit expensive, so if you don't wan't to spend a lot, getting 2-3 otos is the way to go. 
(P.S. if your pleco/otos are the only other thing you are going to have in your tank, get 5 or 6 more neons.)
(P.S. if your pleco/otos are the only other thing you are going to have in your tank, get 5 or 6 more neons.)
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go with farlowellas. more efficent then plecos, don't outgrown the tank, do not constantly have waste hanging from them
Too big for a 10-gallon, not to mention fairly difficult to keep alive. I think a trio of otocinclus or a single small Peckoltia would fit the bill better.fish_breeder_05 said:
I concur! go with the otos or a peckolita.( the latter r hard 2 find and costly, though!)monkey_toes said:
I would also have to agree with going either with a bristlenose pleco or a few ottos. I have kept both before and they do an excellent job of keeping your tank clean. Just remember that they cannot survive on algae alone. You will have to supplement them with vegetables.
Corydoras catfish are my favorite bottom feeders, although they aren't algae eaters. They are efficient little bottom cleaners with lots of personality. You could fit two or three pandas in a 10 gal. I have 2 chinese algae eaters which are very active and don't bother the other fish. For algae on plants and decorations ghost shrimp do an excellent job of cleaning up.
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My little Pepper Cories seem to work well also and they have plenty of personality. They don't bother the other fish and do a great job keeping the tank cleaned. They grow to about 2 1/2 inches I beleive. Mine are about 2" at the moment and I can sit and watch them for hours. I started with 2 and they seemed fine but are much happier now that I added 2 more. Hope this helps.