What new fish?

[maestromad]

Ok after having to do a major clear out if black algae, my tank is looking decidedly empty?
It is a 110L tank which currently homes 3 smudge spot Cory's, 12 rosy tetras and 1 emperor tetra.
I've recently lost my otos after having them well over 18 months and was looking to add a suitable algae eater, nothing too big and preferably something reasonably nice to look at.
Any suggestions guys?

 

[Mebbid]

If you're looking for algae eaters than either amano shrimp or nerite snails are going to be your best bet. I personally like the horned nerites the most myself.

 

[maestromad]

Snails are a no go as I have a load of assassin snails! Forgot to mention them!

 

[Mebbid]

Amanos are the way to go then. They are great algae eaters and are fairly easy to keep alive.

 

[maestromad]

Thanks, not sure if I'm keen on shrimp to be honest - any other suggestions out there??

 

[kmny34]

I would do 2-3 Siamese algae eaters!!! They are very active algae eaters! They don't stop. And they aren't aggressive 99% of the time. Do some research and look them up on YouTube!! They are amazing! There a couple fish that people confuse them with (Chinese algae eaters & fly foxs). So watch out for that!

 

[Mebbid]

The siamese algae eaters are nice but they do get big and lazy when they grow to adults. They will oftentimes stop eating algae altogether when they get to that point. Plus they will tend to happily much on moss. Other than that they are great fish, I have 2 in my 55g and am very happy with them.

 

[ArtistGardener]

I love my SAE! He is always busy eating algae of all kinds and he is already about 3 inches long. He does like to eat flake and sinking foods, too, but hasn't gotten lazy in regards to algae.

 

[maestromad]

I'll have a look at those guys. They aren't the ones that like to latch onto other fish are they?

 

[Mebbid]

I'll have a look at those guys. They aren't the ones that like to latch onto other fish are they?

Nope. Those are the chinese algae eaters. Just make sure to know the difference between a siamese algae eater and a flying fox since they are commonly mixed up.

Fish Articles - Pet Resources -- Siamese Algae Eater Identification

 

[ArtistGardener]

No; that would be the Chinese algae eater. Don't get one of those awful fish! The SAE is a nice quiet fish, not showy, but pretty enough. Here is a link to a neat video of them that helps you identify the correct species: Identifying the Siamese Algae Eater - YouTube

 

[Plecolover18]

i like rubberlip plecos they dont need driftwood or any of that stuff im not sure if there plant safe but look them up there great smaller plecs

 

[maestromad]

Thanks guys. Luckily got a birthday coming up so I know what I'll be asking for!

 

[maestromad]

One quick question, would they be ok alone or do I need a school??

 

[maestromad]

Ok so I've gone for 3 SAE hopefully they will be a nice addition. They look really nice and I have a nice amount of alage for them lol