my chinese algae eater isnt eating wafers
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Is it a true SAE? And you do know what it will out grow your 10g. Is it getting other alage from your tank?
My Oto also wont eat algae wafers when its full. But when there's no algae in your tank try tossing one or half of one in again. See what it does. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesnt.
Chinese Algae Eaters don't really eat Algae. Their sale should be banned. Just get rid of it... it WILL attack your other fish.
"Chinese Algae Eaters don't really eat Algae. Their sale should be banned. Just get rid of it... it WILL attack your other fish."
Yes they will eat algae ,it is thier primary diet however they are agressive toward many other broadsided fish and perfer the taste of the slime coat to the algae. with proper care they are a very nice fish and can grow upwards of 20 inches . Provide enough hidding spots for your other fish and try crumbling the wafers into much smaller bits, even at half or quarter they may still be to big for it.
Yes they will eat algae ,it is thier primary diet however they are agressive toward many other broadsided fish and perfer the taste of the slime coat to the algae. with proper care they are a very nice fish and can grow upwards of 20 inches . Provide enough hidding spots for your other fish and try crumbling the wafers into much smaller bits, even at half or quarter they may still be to big for it.
They stop eating algae once they reach a certain age, and become very aggressive. They are not considered TRUE algae eaters, like the SAE.
nathalie1977 said:
I don't think I like reading that these fish get aggressive as they age. It may be the reason my panda cories (3) died suddenly. Why don't the pet stores tell you this info? And 20 inches?? I'm in trouble if that's the case. I'm sorry I didn't research it better before I bought him b/c every now and then I see him "go after" another fish in my tank but it seems quick so I don't think much of it until I read this info. Mine is almost 4 inches and doesn't eat the wafers either and I've had him 7 months now. He seems to eat food that falls to the floor. I'm going to keep a close eye on him now to make sure he isn't causing too much trouble in my tank. It's a shame b/c they are cool looking.