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i need a small algea eater for my 20 any suggestions?

Ottos take the cake.

what kind of algae is it? some other suggestions are BN, snails or shrimp

cfd

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I would say ottos for a tank that size i really dont think the bn would do that great mine craps like heck i dont think he would have much left with a 20. Get some ottos say 4-5 and make sure once the algea is gone you fine them something else to eat.

how many ottos?i dont really like ottos they r to finicky in my learnings?dotn really like snails or shrimp eaither so i guess it will be the good old otto after all

I would say 3-5 depending on how much algea you have now and how fast it forms. IF you have above average you may want to consider more ottos or get a bn and sell it later or just keep the bn.

well i think maybe ill get a few ottos and just keep the plec to i kinda like him he is cute,i should be getting rid of some guppies and i have about 20 now but they are all mostly small,i havent had any problems w/the bioload yet and will test it tomorrow before i get the ottos.i may bring some guppies to my lfs but i hate to just give them away since the lfs doesnt offer store credits.but i think it is the best for the fish.and neons dont add that much to the bioload either so i think i should be fine.the plec can contribute to the cory clean up crew,as i do have a fair amount of flakes and stuff that make it to the bottom.I was thinking like 2 ottos?or should i just go w/1?

just wondering but what size tank do u have ur BN in fish1 and what else is it in w/?