2007-05-20 09:54:56 · 9 answers · asked by andrew k 1 in Pets ➔ Fish
Almost all algae eater fish get too big or too aggressive for a small tank. The common pleco recommended above will grow larger then your tank!
The Oto fish mentioned by mm are your best bet - they are small and stay small, and are not aggressive. Be warned though that they can be a little finicky about conditions and should be put into a mature and stable aquarium only, preferably planted. They also need to be fed - aquarium algae isn't enough to sustain them for long periods of time. Small shrimps like Amano will also enjoy eating algae and are suitable.
Not just any catfish will do - most types of catfish are carnivores or omnivores and don't eat algae.
2007-05-20 10:09:29 · answer #1 · answered by Ghapy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It relies upon particularly on what variety of algae eater you have particularly. If it particularly is a pleco then you particularly would be basically positive putting them jointly. If despite if it particularly is a chinese language Algae Eater (CAE) you may have issues earlier long in any respect. CAE,'s get great and get aggressive and could start up inflicting different fish in the tank hassles. The smaller and slower shifting the fish, then greater helpful the objective. Bettas are incredibly small and simply by long fins incredibly sluggish shifting. simply by fact the CAE a while it particularly is going to ultimately kill the betta. MM
2016-12-29 15:51:22 · answer #2 · answered by scelfo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have corydors which is a type of catfish in with my tetra in my 29 gallon. The ones i have are actually pretty and interesting t watch and they seem to do a fair job on the bottom of tank. But you still got to keep it cleaned out. I also put a couple cordors in my 10 gallon Because i like to watch them and they say to keep more than 5 together but mine seem happy and i have 2 in each tank. There doing Great!!
2007-05-20 10:53:40 · answer #3 · answered by sweetansassy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Great answer above. I got otocinclus cats once, and they were wonderful, unfortunately my tiger barbs were too rough for them and within 24 hours had no tails - I got them in another tank too late to save them, but they will do extremely well with your tetras. Plecos get way too big for a 10 gallon. These guys look very similar but stay small.
2007-05-20 10:07:10 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A common pleco would very quickly outgrow your tank and Chinese algae eaters are always a very poor choice for any tank. They get large, don't eat much algae and get very nasty attitudes as they age.
I would suggest a small group of 3-4 otocinclus cats as your best choice. Here's a link with more info about these cool little guys:
http://www.otocinclus.com/
Hope that helps
MM
2007-05-20 10:03:29 · answer #5 · answered by magicman116 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
get a small group of otos like magicman said.
but make sure your tank has lots of algae, mine wouldnt eat the wafers they would only eat the real algae.
make sure your tank is cycled and healthy they are very sensitive and not very hardy but make good algae eaters.
2007-05-20 15:23:53 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A plecostomous (spelling?). They're the huge black algae eaters you see in large aquariums. They only grow as big as their swimming water and they'll eat the algea without attacking the other fish for their body slime like the Chinese/silver algae eater.
2007-05-20 09:58:52 · answer #7 · answered by Aurelia Zorina 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Otocinclus.
They are small, so do a very good job.
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2007-05-21 07:49:48 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, any catfish will do; they're a conversation piece and they will keep your tank tidy and clean.
2007-05-20 10:00:58 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋