Do I need an algae eater?

[mrspughster]

I have my 10g fry tank up and running. Adding new fry as I find them in the 55g. Currently around 30 fry. Do I need to add an algae eater to help keep the nursery tank clean? If so, what?I don't want anything too big or something that would bother the fry. Any suggestions?

 

[BrianNY]

No, you don't need an algae eater in a fry tank. I certainly have never had one. If the tank has been newly set up, you may experience some brown algae which wipes away quite easliy. If other forms of algae become an issue, then we need to get to the root cause. Usually too much light or nutrient imbalance.