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06-19-2009, 12:29 AM
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Aquarium Advice Activist
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Algae Eaters
Hello all!
One of my buddies on AA recently told me I should get rid of a golden algae eater I have for my 20gal high. The fish has served me well for over a year and has had only mild signs of aggression towards other fish. The fish is about 5". Does anyone have any advice as to whether or not I should keep the fish or find another kind of algae eater such as otos, CAEs, shrimp, or snails?
-Daniel
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06-19-2009, 12:50 AM
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big fan of snails. they can get more aggressive the older they get.
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06-19-2009, 01:12 AM
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C.A.E. is a lousy algae eater.
Very much mis-named.
S.A.E. is good, Plecos are better.
If the Golden Algea Eater has served you well, why would you get rid of him?
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06-19-2009, 01:13 AM
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many plecos dont eat algae at all.
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06-19-2009, 03:00 AM
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mine eats the rinds of a watermelon...
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06-19-2009, 10:02 AM
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Mag float. No algae eater is needed.
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8G Peacock Gudgeon, 75G CA/SA cichlids, 120G Planted, 50G Mixed Reef ( Build). 125G Reef and 100G frag tank in process.
Save the reefs... Buy captive raised when possible!
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06-19-2009, 06:21 PM
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well he said that they get aggressive and can cause problems.
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06-19-2009, 06:45 PM
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no need to get rid of it before it causes problems
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06-19-2009, 06:49 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by FishEggs
no need to get rid of it before it causes problems
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I actually disagree with this. Better to part with it before inevitible issues arise IMO. Same as rehoming (or not buying) a fish that will outgrow your tank eventually.
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8G Peacock Gudgeon, 75G CA/SA cichlids, 120G Planted, 50G Mixed Reef ( Build). 125G Reef and 100G frag tank in process.
Save the reefs... Buy captive raised when possible!
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06-19-2009, 06:57 PM
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no guarantee it will be a problem though. depends on what the other fish in the tank are.
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