marmorkrebs and danios?

[jayla2251]

I have a tall hex tank that I have three marbled crayfish in. It measures about 20" from gravel to water line. I would love to add some fish. Would danio's be a good option? I understand that marbles may catch or kill fish. I figured that the tank is tall enough and that danio's are pretty fast. I also understand I may lose some fish. Thanks!

 

[excuzzzeme]

Nice prawn! They go after slow fish not fast ones like the Danios. I think they stand a reasonable chance of survival. I have one with Giant Danio, Blackskirt tetras, Serpae tetras. Have been in there 6 months and no loss of fish. I make sure they are well fed.

 

[jayla2251]

Thank you! I've been keeping them fed enough that they don't even bother the MTS anymore. Any idea's on an algae eater suitable? I've limited the lights down to 2-4 hours a day and still am getting algae on the sides because it sits a few feet from a window (that I know keep the shades down almost all day too to help.) If not I just need to use my scrapper next WC. The MTS try to take care of some of the algae but it's rather a long track up the tank!

Thanks again! I think I'm going to add about 6 danios and go from there.

 

[Ptrick125]

Most fish that eat algae are the slow/bottom feeder type, and there is a good chance of them becoming crayfish food...


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[Manafel]

I have had great luck with otos when it comes to eating algae, but I'm not sure how the cray would play into that idea :/

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[jayla2251]

Thanks! Yeah I'm not going to add any algae eating fish. I felt the algae and it's too hard I think for most fish anyways.