Bottom feeder algae eater?

[czernia03]

What is the best bottom feeder for planted tank? I don’t want some one pulling my plants out and I do have a lot of plants in the water.
Thank you

 

[Richey117]

ive never had a pleco pull up plants, go for one of those

 

[rocker92]

what is your lighting setup and how long are your lights on? what size tank do you have? how many fish do you have?

 

[czernia03]

48w by 2, for two hours I have 96w for my plants total time on for 8 hours in a 26g at the moment I have 8 fish in it but it is heavily planted
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[jpappy789]

Are you running CO2? Ferts?

What type of algae?

IMO it's best to find the root of the problem and not mask it with a fish who could very well end up contributing to the problem.

 

[Ratlova30]

Go with Corys.

 

[cellodaisy]

What are your 8 fish? That could make a big difference.

 

[fish-n-chips]

What are your 8 fish? That could make a big difference.

I second that. Otos are another good option, small size and will clean plants off too.

 

[jbradt]

I agree with needing more specific info about stocking. Amano shrimp and nerite snails work in many tanks. I also agree with Pappy that getting a fish to get rid of algae isn't a long term solution. If the root of the algae problem isn't found, adding more fish/critters could exacerbate the problem.

 

[jpappy789]

Go with Corys.

Ummm...corys don't eat algae.