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05-06-2007, 03:40 PM | #1 |
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Suitable fish to tackle brown algae??
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Any idea what fish or pleco to add into my comprs tank to tackle the brown algae on the rocks? Tot of adding ato or SAE but not sure whether they can take the high PH... pls advise Thanks! Last edited by Saint; 05-06-2007 at 04:02 PM. |
05-06-2007, 05:43 PM | #2 |
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How high is the PH? SAE can tahan up to 8.
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05-06-2007, 06:05 PM | #3 |
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05-06-2007, 10:08 PM | #4 |
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05-06-2007, 10:25 PM | #5 |
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05-06-2007, 11:25 PM | #6 |
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I think add horn snails better. Oto and SAE may not survive with your cichlids.
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05-06-2007, 11:41 PM | #7 |
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Otos are actually otocinclus. They are fantastic for planted tanks as they are small and do not destroy plants. But they can be a little sensitive. For your cichlid tank, i would advice normal plecos (cheap suckerfishes) as ur cichlids will most definately attack the poor oto. Get a suckerfish a little larger than ur cichlids to prevent harrassment. As for SAE (simese algae eater), they do great on different types of algae when they're young but once they tasted fish food. thats it. u gona have a fatty in the tank. no more algae eating.
ha. Hope this helps. |
06-06-2007, 02:06 AM | #8 |
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I've tried apple snails b4, died due to high pH.
But CF introduced me the normal plecostoma which they themselves are also using to clean their tank, marvelous cleaner and hardworkers Love them mate!!! |
06-06-2007, 10:17 AM | #9 |
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Thanks artifect2002,onlyyouknow,Barra21, and foreverfrontosa for the info.
Most likely will get the normal plecostoma to try out.. Bro artifect2002, check out my gallery, mine is a A.Compress tank Thanks guys!! much appreciated |
06-06-2007, 10:55 AM | #10 |
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