I bought 6 algea eaters from the local pet store a couple weeks ago. They were very small, but they are growing nicely. One of the 6 is different looking from the others. His body is regular color and a small spot on his head is regular color, but the area around his eyes and his "face" (if fish have a face) is a golden color. I just wonder if it was possible that the breeder bred (accidentally or purposely) a regular algea eater with a golden algea eater and this is what their offspring look like. Other than the coloring it is healthy and active. Anybody else ever seen or heard anything like this before? A penny for your thoughts.
Mixed Breed Algea Eater??
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Coursair
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Algae Eaters can be:
Plecos there are lots of species
Chinese Algae Eaters which come in a silver or golden form and yes I've seen some that have odd patterns.
Otocinclus
Siamese Algae Eater
Flying Fox
Please list actual species. Latin name if you know it.
CAE are nasty. They get big and aggressive and kill other fish. AVOID them. They are not social.
The only species you should keep 6 of would be Otos. I love them, but they do best with live plants.
If you have a lot of Algae, control your light with a timer. 6-8 hours daily is all any tank needs.
Live plants are helpful.
It sounds like you keep throwing fish in and losing them ?? Forgive me if I misread your posts.
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