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dalmyfish Fingerling Posts: 18 Kudos: 18 Votes: 0 Registered: 15-May-2004	what kind of critter can i keep with a male betta to take care of algae? i got an apple snail, since i thought that was safest. i think my betta just thinks he's a pretty rock, but the snail isn't doing much in regards to algae-eating. is there anything other than an algae-eater/pleco that would be ok with a betta? or will i just have to scrub it off myself?
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:17
greenmonkey51 Fish Master Posts: 1571 Kudos: 1692 Votes: 5 Registered: 28-Jan-2004	What size of tank is it. Im guessing that if its a typical betta tank (3g or less) then theres not much you can do. It would basically be up to you to take care of the algae. You could try a small plant like a crypt or anubias.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:17
importfan878 Enthusiast Posts: 169 Kudos: 212 Votes: 8 Registered: 22-Jun-2005	depends on size if 30 u could put a bristlensoe pleco in, also you could try a pond snail
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:17
Hoa dude_dude Mega Fish Posts: 957 Kudos: 888 Votes: 72 Registered: 28-Dec-2004	If its a 10gal you might be able to try a trio of ottos. I don't think ottos will like anything under a 7gal wich is probably what you have..
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:17
jasonpisani Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 5553 Kudos: 7215 Votes: 1024 Registered: 24-Feb-2003	If the tank is small, an Apple Snail or a Plant is the only remedy, but if it's a 10gal. tank, some Otos will do a great job. http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/s8xi5heh/my_photos http://www.geocities.com/s8xi5heh/classic_blue.html http://groups.yahoo.com/group/buzaqq/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/corydoras/ Member of the Malta Aquarist Society - 1970. http://www.maltaaquarist.com
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:17
dalmyfish Fingerling Posts: 18 Kudos: 18 Votes: 0 Registered: 15-May-2004	yah it's just a fish bowl, so i don't think i can put anything in it other than the snail. i do have floating plants as well, but i just cleaned the algae off myself.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:17
Light_Bright Moderator Posts: 1156 Kudos: 1403 Votes: 351 Registered: 16-Jan-2002	Try moving your tank to an area with no direct sunlight. My betta tanks in the livingroom get algae due to the sun coming in the windows. It isn't hard to clean, just wipe it out when you are doing your water changes. ___________________________________________ If at first you DO succeed, try not to look astonished.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:17
bettachris Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 3875 Kudos: 4173 Votes: 452 Registered: 13-Jun-2004	if it was a tank, like a community tank, ottos, mollies would take care of algae, but if it is a bowl, like you said it is probably best to clean it by hand. a pain yes, but if you change the bowl every week, then just do it whne you change the water.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:17


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