small algae eater?

[HorseyJesse]

does anyone know of a small algae eater i might be able to add to my 10 gal? i know common plecos start off really small, but they grow to be huge. same with other algae eaters...i need help finding one that will stay small.

 

[grimlock3000]

Oto Cats

 

[PlatyLady]

I'd think it depends on what else you have in there, but otos are generally peaceful and they do stay small.

 

[myriam]

And they do a great job cleaning up the algae. They are also pretty cute. They do best with a few of them together.

 

[HorseyJesse]

ok cool...any rough estimates on how much they cost?

 

[William]

Depends on the LFS, some may be real cheap, some may be hellaciously overpriced.


www.liveaquaria.com give that a look, so you can atleast get one price to look at before you go to your LFSs.

 

[myriam]

They are pretty cheap. I bought four at my LFS for less than $3 each.

 

[HorseyJesse]

ok thats great! thanks so much everyone

 

[PlatyLady]

I got mine at Big Al's for $3.99 each (Canadian)

 

[Allivymar]

So whats that, like 10 cents American?

*ducks n runs* LOL

 

[PlatyLady]

So whats that, like 10 cents American?

Whoa, who knew Alli would start a war like that! LOL Lucky for you, we're a peaceful nation.

...and, um... no, more like 8 cents...

 

[Allivymar]

Heh, I'm just waiting for one of the Brits to look at my post and break down in hysterics...I think $3.99 American is about 10 pence UK *grin*

 

[tabitha]

i saw oto's today at the lfs and they were $8.79 for 3...

 

[Terry]

10p as much as that, What a great little Island i live on. Hahahahahahahah I think when allivymar came over here she spent so much our inflation rate changed.