(10 Gal) Otto or SAE for glass algae?

[dsmalls]

I'm looking for a small helper to clean my glass a bit. So far I've seen these:
(SAE) Crossocheilus siamensis - 4" Peaceful
-or-
Otocinclus Catfish - 2" Peaceful

Is the Otto more of a plant cleaner than glass? I'm looking for one (or two?) fish that won't mess with my 2 super skitish cory's.

tia!

 

[TankGirl]

Definitely go with otocinclus for a 10gal. If you have diatoms they will clean it from every possible surface.

 

[Bearfan]

SAEs are too large for a 10g.

 

[patryuji]

SAEs don't do too well with glass algae...they prefer algae on plants from my observations.

 

[pkremer]

Except for the driftwood in my tank (which I wish they would leave for pleco), that is the only place I ever see my oto's, is on the glass. They keep it sparkling.

Paul

 

[trenac]

For a 10G tank go with the Otto they stay small, SAE's can reach up to 6" in link. If you have skittish fish the otto's will be a better choice since they are calmer fish then SAE's.

 

[docrak]

I just got a pair of ottos for my work tank, 10 gallons. I have a small SAE in there right now, just under 2 inches. The SAE didn't seem to do a good job. The ottos seem to be keeping the tank pretty clean. Once the SAE gets bigger I'm going to move it into my 29 gallon at home.