Keeping plecos with cichlids.

[cichlidkeeper91]

I know but, they all look the same......its better than spitting out that scientific name every time you describe it. They're all listed together but only 2 have common names but are all listed as African Jewel Cichlids. This site has good info:
http://www.sydneycichlid.com/old_scp/hemichromis.html

Looks like the frempongi is more rare than the others and is limited to one or few lakes in Ghana.

These don't look at much like the same.

 

[sumthin fishy]

The pics you posted do look a bit simmilar. Slight color differences and more spots on the pongis, but ovrall shape and markings are close. I will reitterate that you do not need a pleco to controll algae. proper water conditions will limit its growth. Keep your nitrate levels at or below 20 ppm. Scrape off algae prior to doing water changes so you will suck up a portion of it with each change. I would never buy a fish to deal with a problem in my tank, especially when it's an easy fix.

 

[Jaredo]

hey i had a recent bloom of red algae and with some research

i got rid of it by keeping the lights on only two hours a day and doing 10% water changes EVERY day until the algae dissappears

algae can be an indicator of high phosphates which come from excess food. The algae feed on phosphates so try reducing feedings as well.
i got rid of it in about 2 days