Algae

[Jessiicaxrosex3]

With a barebottom tank, i feel as though a bit of algae is inevitable. Ive never had a snail in my own tank, and was wondering if they do actually aid in 'eating algae' off the glass?

 

[Freakgecko91]

With a barebottom tank, i feel as though a bit of algae is inevitable. Ive never had a snail in my own tank, and was wondering if they do actually aid in 'eating algae' off the glass?

They will, but I wouldn't be surprised if they tried to eat the slime coat off discus, if they can get on the discus though


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[Brookster123]

Grab a handful of otos, you'll be amazed.

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[Coursair]

They will, but I wouldn't be surprised if they tried to eat the slime coat off discus, if they can get on the discus though


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??? Snails eating slime coats on fish ???

Never heard that one. Starving Algae Eaters yes. CAE do it by choice.


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[Jessiicaxrosex3]

Otos it is! Can't risk the discus' health

 

[mikem691]

I personally would do it by hand.

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[treemanone2003]

With a barebottom tank, i feel as though a bit of algae is inevitable. Ive never had a snail in my own tank, and was wondering if they do actually aid in 'eating algae' off the glass?

If you wipe down all the inside glass during your frequent WC's, it's totally avoidable.


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[Freakgecko91]

??? Snails eating slime coats on fish ???

Never heard that one. Starving Algae Eaters yes. CAE do it by choice.


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I just know most algae eating aquarium fish have that habit so I figured I'd throw that thought out there. My bad! Lol

I need to not post when I just wake up lol


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[Coursair]

Otos typically are listed up to 78°f and need live plants, not just Algae.
http://www.planetcatfish.com/common/species.php?species_id=107

Bare bottom tanks should be wiped down AFAIK.

http://forum.simplydiscus.com/showt...way-to-clean-the-inside-of-a-bare-bottom-tank


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