20high algae eater

[Theplatymaster]

does anyone have any recommendations for an alage eater in a 20high. Im thinking hillstream loach and amano shrimp?

[Patrick_G]

On 11/14/2022 at 1:08 PM, Theplatymaster said:

does anyone have any recommendations for an alage eater in a 20high. Im thinking hillstream loach and amano shrimp?

I think you could do both plus some Otocinclus if you have room. What do you currently have in it? 

[Theplatymaster]

1betta,5corydora,3platy

[Colu]

I would add a couple of nerite snails they are excellent algae eaters and don't produce much waste 

Edited November 14, 2022 by Colu
Typo

[Theplatymaster]

On 11/14/2022 at 4:18 PM, Colu said:

I would add a couple of nerite snails they are excellent algae eaters and do produce much waste 

i have 1 nerite snail

[Theplatymaster]

i was wondering about Clown,Rubberlip,& Bristlenose Plecos, Twig Catfish, and Panda Garra

[Guppysnail]

On 11/18/2022 at 8:56 AM, Theplatymaster said:

i was wondering about Clown,Rubberlip,& Bristlenose Plecos, Twig Catfish, and Panda Garra

A 20 high really does not have enough floor space for an adult BN pleco. Their bioload is intense when fed proper so at least a 29 better 40+. 

Edited November 18, 2022 by Guppysnail

[Theplatymaster]

On 11/18/2022 at 9:02 AM, Guppysnail said:

A 20 high really does not have enough floor space for an adult BN pleco. Their bioload is intense when fed proper so at least a 29 better 40+. 

any experience on the other 4?

[Guppysnail]

On 11/18/2022 at 9:03 AM, Theplatymaster said:

any experience on the other 4?

No I do not have experience with the others only hordes of bristlenoses. Sorry. 

[Flumpweesel]

Garra's like to be in groups. Great fish that happily eat dried foods to.  Can get quite long mine were about 2.5 /3 inches long not sure where they max out.  They are a cooler temp fish but (18C to 26C).  I enjoyed mine a lot but I think i liked rufa more than panda although they like things bit cooler still and get a little bigger.