algae eater for planted tank
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algae eater for planted tank
is there any other algae eaters out there that i can put into my planted tank that won't eat my plants? i have a small group of ottos (5) and a rainbow shark that are doing an alright job now, but the the algae on the glass is being neglected. i know most plecos grow big and then make short work of plants. thats what i don't want. any suggestions? thanx.
lourod253- Fry
- Join date : 2010-08-13
Age : 42
Location : Puyallup, WA
Re: algae eater for planted tank
i say nerites snails again, i use them and they do a lot for helping and don't eat the plants or reproduce in freshwater
icer711- Contributing Member
- Join date : 2010-04-18
Location : Belfiar, WA
Re: algae eater for planted tank
Bristle nose or rubber nose will do just fine, I've had both in planted tanks and they did the job and left the plants alone. Neither get very large either.
Fern- Senior Member
- Join date : 2010-09-07
Age : 42
Location : SW FL
Re: algae eater for planted tank
thanx for the input. where can i get those snails? no pet shop i know carries them.
lourod253- Fry
- Join date : 2010-08-13
Age : 42
Location : Puyallup, WA
Re: algae eater for planted tank
A place for pets has had some haven't been there in a while or you can have them shipped just depends on how many you need i might have some olives left but there are some cool ones though
how big is the tank?
PM me if you need the ordering info
how big is the tank?
PM me if you need the ordering info
icer711- Contributing Member
- Join date : 2010-04-18
Location : Belfiar, WA
Re: algae eater for planted tank
the tank is a small 10gal bowfront. i'm gonna search online and if nothing comes you i'll send you a message.
lourod253- Fry
- Join date : 2010-08-13
Age : 42
Location : Puyallup, WA
Re: algae eater for planted tank
ok if its only for a 10 i know i have 2 or 3 olive i can sell you that's about all you will need for it just got to find them lol
icer711- Contributing Member
- Join date : 2010-04-18
Location : Belfiar, WA
Re: algae eater for planted tank
+1 for BN Pleco's..... honestly, I have never liked plecos, and they never really did much cleaning, then I decided to toss in 3 BN plecos in my 55gal planted that was horribly taken over by alge... clean spotless in a couple days.... plants are perfect too.
Now all my tanks have itleast 1 BN pleco in it.
Now all my tanks have itleast 1 BN pleco in it.
sandnuka- Admin
- Join date : 2010-04-30
Age : 43
Location : Marysville, Wa
Re: algae eater for planted tank
One rubber lip pleco could fit depending on your stocking level.
Fern- Senior Member
- Join date : 2010-09-07
Age : 42
Location : SW FL
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