Voracious algae eaters

[Nortzy21]

Hello all,

I currently have a 20 gallon planted tank that has a decent amount of algae growing in it. I have 4 guppies in there now and eventually would like to add some cherry shrimp if everything works out. I'm looking for a algae eater that is small enough for a 20 gallon tank and peaceful enough for the shrimp. I know that most algae eaters like plecos get to be very large but I have a 75 gallon turtle tank available to add anything that grows out the 20 gallon. Any advice is appreciated!

Thanks,
Sam




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[ImACoolguy]

Otocinclus. Need a group of 5+

If you are having algae problems it's likely related to one or more of the following reasons:
1. Light is on too much
2. Over feeding
3. Not enough water changes


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[Vlado21]

4. plants are not doing well (or they are too less) - there's nothing what could "suck" nitrates out of water effectively...

 

[ImACoolguy]

4. plants are not doing well (or they are too less) - there's nothing what could "suck" nitrates out of water effectively...

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[Cold Canadian]

+1 on ottos.


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[Nortzy21]

Ya I just did a water change yesterday and removed all the algae. I'm going to cut down on lighting and do WCs more often. Another question , do shrimp feast on algae?


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[ImACoolguy]

Ya I just did a water change yesterday and removed all the algae. I'm going to cut down on lighting and do WCs more often. Another question , do shrimp feast on algae?


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Depends on the type of algae I think. And unless you have tons and tons of shrimp it won't make much of an impact.


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