Catfish / Algae Eaters with Cichlids

[myo]

What catfish for algae eating can I keep with cichlids? Can’t see them being friendly to snails or bristlenoses.

Only small (6-7cm) Cichlids currently in a 4 foot tank.

Thanks!

 

[V227]

Look at Botia Loaches. Red Tails or YoYos. They are tough & durable scavengers. Neither will directly eat algae, but will thoroughly clean up the bottom, which in turn will limit nutrients available for algae growth.

 

[myo]

Look at Botia Loaches. Red Tails or YoYos. They are tough & durable scavengers. Neither will directly eat algae, but will thoroughly clean up the bottom, which in turn will limit nutrients available for algae growth.

That’s a good idea - hadn’t thought of Loaches. I’ll have a look what I can see of those and maybe even red tail/rainbow sharks

 

[V227]

Here's a pick of one of my Red Tail loaches aka Y. Modesta Botia. They look a lot like Red Tail Sharks, but are far more benifical. Great scavengers.

 

[myo]

Here's a pick of one of my Red Tail loaches aka Y. Modesta Botia. They look a lot like Red Tail Sharks, but are far more benifical. Great scavengers.

Nice big loach!

Looks like something hard to find in Aus. So far I’ve found Clown and Yo-yo Loaches. I’m sure they’ll do the job [emoji23]