deepwater
Aquarium Advice Apprentice
Any body have a suggestion on how many algae eaters to a 55 gallon tank? Is there a formula or something? :?
algae eaters
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tetrin
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the thumb rule is one AE per 10 gallons...
i guess this would vary if they are very aggressive and territorial when adults (CAE, Flying fox)
i guess this would vary if they are very aggressive and territorial when adults (CAE, Flying fox)
Menagerie
Aquarium Advice Addict
It really depends on the algae eater. I have 4 "dwarf" plecos in a 50 gal tank and they do a great job. If you are going for otos, 7-8 sounds good.
deepwater
Aquarium Advice Apprentice
Thanks for the advice really like ottos. Are there any less than 4" plecos that don't eat plants and have a little color or other interesting looks?
deepwater
Aquarium Advice Apprentice
I've been doing more research on several types of corys, catfish and loaches. I need some help. I want to stick with smaller fish so I can keep them happy. I sure don't want to overstock my 55 gallon tank. I'm looking at 12-14 inches of fish. My problem is it seems like every site has a different adult length than the other one.
Which mature length is the most accurate?
Kuhli or striped loach 3-6"
cories skunk 2-5"
bearded 3.5-6"
peppered 3-5"
black fin 2.5-4"
leopard 2.75- 4.5"
bronze 3-4.5"
pygmy 1-2"
bristle nose catfish 4-6"
ottos 1-1.5"
:?
Which mature length is the most accurate?
Kuhli or striped loach 3-6"
cories skunk 2-5"
bearded 3.5-6"
peppered 3-5"
black fin 2.5-4"
leopard 2.75- 4.5"
bronze 3-4.5"
pygmy 1-2"
bristle nose catfish 4-6"
ottos 1-1.5"
:?
TankGirl
Aquarium Advice Addict
I would be very surprised to see any cory more than 3-4", and that is just a few varieties. Your average peppered, for instance, will max out at about 2-2 1/2." Pygmys do really stay small. BN are very cool looking, especially the males with their wild tentacles on their noses, and 6" would be a really hefty one, most are around 4 1/2." I have 3 in my 55, but only one male.
deepwater
Aquarium Advice Apprentice
Thank you for the information. It was getting real confusing. I want lots of fish but no stress due to overstocking
deepwater
Aquarium Advice Apprentice
Thanks for the suggestion. I'll look him up.
TankGirl
Aquarium Advice Addict
Clowns are a great choice for a planted tank - good luck!
