Snails? Algae Eaters?

SweetException · 02-19-2005, 09:06 PM

Just a question about snails and algea eaters..Which would be best for my ten gallon tank?? And do snails reproduce easy? And if so which ones?? Thanks

Christine

Lexus · 02-20-2005, 12:12 AM

I'd get an Oto, they dont grow too big, only 1.5 inches
Most mystery snails that you can buy at LFS dont reproduce too easily and you could keep one or two. Mine didnt seem to do a whole lot or eat algae.
Dont get a common Pleco, they grow to 20" regardless of your tank size and they poop alot!

MyraVan · 02-20-2005, 04:10 AM

ONE oto is not a good idea. It would be very lonely, as they like the company of others like themselves. Also, they are much smaller, only to about 1.5". But otos are very fragile and die very easily, see
http://www.planetcatfish.com/cotm/1996_12.php
and
http://www.otocinclus.com/newoto.html
before you consider these fish. Also remember, that like any other fish they contribute to bioload, so if you already have 10" of fish (length when they are adults) or more in your tank, don't add these fish...

There are some snails whose whole purpose in life is to eat algae, they are the nerites, see
http://www.advancedaquarist.com/issu...003/invert.htm
They don't get too big, and are probably much tougher than otos. But good luck finding them! I've never seen them in a fish shop, but have seen them for sale on the Net.

Amano shrimp are also good algae eaters. See
http://www.petfish.net/amano.htm
They are not too hard to find (at least over here in the UK); I have seen a couple of local shops that have them.

Lexus · 02-20-2005, 04:03 PM

Yes otos are sensitive but are awesome algae eaters if you can get them acclimated. Get 3 and they'll have a ball

02-19-2005, 09:06 PM	#1
SweetException Fishy Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: PA Posts: 12	Snails? Algae Eaters? Just a question about snails and algea eaters..Which would be best for my ten gallon tank?? And do snails reproduce easy? And if so which ones?? Thanks Christine

02-20-2005, 12:12 AM	#2
Lexus Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Wisconsin Age: 22 Posts: 2,406	Re: Snails? Algae Eaters? I'd get an Oto, they dont grow too big, only 1.5 inches Most mystery snails that you can buy at LFS dont reproduce too easily and you could keep one or two. Mine didnt seem to do a whole lot or eat algae. Dont get a common Pleco, they grow to 20" regardless of your tank size and they poop alot! __________________ 55 Gallon 2 Blood Parrots 2 Angelfish 1 Fantail Goldfish 46 Gallon 1 Albino Bristlenose 2 Angelfish 4 African Dwarf Frogs 4 Black Skirt Tetras 5 Zebra Danios 8 Tiger Barbs 9 Neon Tetras 13 Assorted Corys 29 Gallon 8 Daffodil Cichlids & fry 1 Electric Blue Crayfish 10 Gallon 2 Snails

02-20-2005, 04:10 AM	#3
MyraVan Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Cambridge, UK Posts: 864	Re: Snails? Algae Eaters? ONE oto is not a good idea. It would be very lonely, as they like the company of others like themselves. Also, they are much smaller, only to about 1.5". But otos are very fragile and die very easily, see http://www.planetcatfish.com/cotm/1996_12.php and http://www.otocinclus.com/newoto.html before you consider these fish. Also remember, that like any other fish they contribute to bioload, so if you already have 10" of fish (length when they are adults) or more in your tank, don't add these fish... There are some snails whose whole purpose in life is to eat algae, they are the nerites, see http://www.advancedaquarist.com/issu...003/invert.htm They don't get too big, and are probably much tougher than otos. But good luck finding them! I've never seen them in a fish shop, but have seen them for sale on the Net. Amano shrimp are also good algae eaters. See http://www.petfish.net/amano.htm They are not too hard to find (at least over here in the UK); I have seen a couple of local shops that have them.

02-20-2005, 04:03 PM	#4
Lexus Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Wisconsin Age: 22 Posts: 2,406	Re: Snails? Algae Eaters? Yes otos are sensitive but are awesome algae eaters if you can get them acclimated. Get 3 and they'll have a ball __________________ 55 Gallon 2 Blood Parrots 2 Angelfish 1 Fantail Goldfish 46 Gallon 1 Albino Bristlenose 2 Angelfish 4 African Dwarf Frogs 4 Black Skirt Tetras 5 Zebra Danios 8 Tiger Barbs 9 Neon Tetras 13 Assorted Corys 29 Gallon 8 Daffodil Cichlids & fry 1 Electric Blue Crayfish 10 Gallon 2 Snails

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