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	Ten Gallon Algae Eater
soclosetome Enthusiast Posts: 239 Kudos: 49 Votes: 0 Registered: 13-Jan-2003	Alright, my tank seems to be developing brown algae stuff on the walls. At the moment I have four white clouds and three corries, the corries do well with the left over food but don't do anything for the algae. Any Ideas as to what i can add in their to take care of algae? I was thinking a pleco, a baby one, and just taking back and exchanging it everytime it got too big lol.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:04
lunker101 Fish Addict Posts: 521 Kudos: 284 Votes: 2 Registered: 19-Aug-2003	taking back and exchanging it everytime it got too big lol. Dont do that, its simply wrong. You may be able to fit 2 ottos into that setup. They like larger groups but im skeptical about putting more than 2 in.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:04
iltat Mega Fish Posts: 1076 Kudos: 1216 Votes: 0 Registered: 14-Oct-2002	You could get a pair of otto's or a Bristlenose Catfish. Either will eat the diatoms (algae) you mentioned, and otto's only get approximately 1.5-2" long and BN's get approximately 4" long... PM/email/msg me if you have any questions/comments regarding me or my knowledge or if you want me to read a thread.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:04
fish_dude Big Fish Posts: 334 Kudos: 231 Votes: 2 Registered: 21-Jun-2002	I would go with 2 oto's because they will stay smaller than a Bristlenose. Make sure your water is top quality.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:04
Natalie Ultimate Fish Guru Apolay Wayyioy Posts: 4499 Kudos: 3730 Votes: 348 Registered: 01-Feb-2003	Even better than two otos, just get one pitbull pleco. They have the typical pleco shape and habits, but only grow to 2" long. I'm not your neighbor, you Bakersfield trash.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:04
nano reefer Fish Addict Posts: 716 Kudos: 570 Votes: 3 Registered: 29-Feb-2004	Why not just get three or four otto's? Or do you just want A algea eater?
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:04
So_Very_Sneaky Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 3238 Kudos: 2272 Votes: 201 Registered: 10-Mar-2004	How about a butterfly/hillstream loach. I got one for my 10g, and it cleaned up the whole green mess in about 3 days, now they tank is spotless, and the hillstream is fat and happy. Good luck! Heres a pic: http://www.greenparktropical.com/Fish/images/misc/Hillstream%20Loach.jpg Heres some other info: http://www.aquahobby.com/gallery/ghillstream.html [span class="edited"][Edited by Sneaky_Pete 2004-07-06 17:04][/span] Come Play Yahtzee With Me! http://games.atari.com Http://www.myleague.com/yahtgames
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:04
Fishguy101 Hobbyist Posts: 105 Kudos: 170 Votes: 0 Registered: 30-Jun-2004	I like ottos
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:04
soclosetome Enthusiast Posts: 239 Kudos: 49 Votes: 0 Registered: 13-Jan-2003	I will probably go for the ottos, but I can never find them anywhere here in California. I will try searching for some. Thanks for all the reply's.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:04
Fishguy101 Hobbyist Posts: 105 Kudos: 170 Votes: 0 Registered: 30-Jun-2004	You can't find any? That sucks. Have you tried petsmart? My local petsmart has some but I am up here in Seattle.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:04


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