Fuzzy white fungus on Manzanita

[Mloyko]

Hi all,

I've had my Manzanita for a couple weeks now and it's starting to develop a decent amount of white fuzzy fungus. I've researched and see that it is harmless to the tank but I was wondering if algae eaters will eat it? I've been thinking about getting a golden but if another species of fish likes that stuff I'd love to know.

Thanks,
Matt

 

[armymp327]

plecos will eat it for sure, the chinese/gold algae eaters im not sure about, i dont think they will though

 

[librarygirl]

It's normal and harmless. It will go away in time. Some fish will eat it. CAEs can get large and aggressive so I wouldn't purchase one just to eat the fungus.

 

[93MSB]

I had a bristle nose pleco that kept a piece spotless. In fact it kept nearly everything spotless

 

[Mloyko]

Thanks. I have a bristlenose but it doesn't seem to be eating it. It looks a little better today. Are there any types of algae eating fish that do not get too large? I have a 29 gal.