Best Algea Eater?

[leafgirl115]

Hi i was wondering whats the best alge eater for my tank? Its a 20g long. I curentely have a common Pelico but hes geting to big and ill have to trade him in (i like Ted ) I ned one that stays small... I saw some that i think are realy nice "Panda cories" or something. Would this be ok? I realy dont know....

Also what type of Alge eater can go in with Cichlids? Kus i think im geting some for a 30g tank thams every one

[Durbkat]

The best algae eater for a long 20g is otto's and for that size tank I'd get 4 of them. Just a tip have the person netting them out get the fattest otto's and if he gets one that is skinny tell him to take it out and get a fatter one.

[leafgirl115]

Can you show me a picture of one?

[Durbkat]

Here is a pic of one right here http://tnb.aau.dk/~anette/fish/otto/...00-800x600.JPG

[Puffer Pita]

If you can find them, pitbull plecos are great. I love mine. And they stay small. You could have a couple in a 20g.

[violet]

My personal favorite is the readily available bushynose pleco (dwarf bristlenose ancistrus). You will only need one, they are probably going to be tolerant of a lot wider range of water conditions and stay a reasonable size at 4" give or take. Who doesn't love a pleco?

violet

[Damon]

Bushynosed (bristlenosed), pitbull (bulldog, rubberlipped) plecos are nice and stay under 5 inches. Ottos are great but can be hard to keep.

But the best algae eater is an abundance of macrophytes