Which algea eaters are best for a 55g??

[RyanBenson]

Well, which algae eaters are best for a 55 gallon tak with a Bristle-nose pleco??

 

[Goldfish loach boy]

You could try a rubber lip pleco, they grow the same size as your bristle nose, but it's either a bristlenose and a rubber lip, or a bristlenose and three otocinclus
You could also add a bristlenose and one apple snail

 

[Andrew McFadden]

Here is a link
Plecostomus Fish: Plecos and other Catfish for Sale

When you.click on the different ones it will show their max size and it will be.fine as long as you stay.under 5" but smaller the better imo

 

[RyanBenson]

You could try a rubber lip pleco, they grow the same size as your bristle nose, but it's either a bristlenose and a rubber lip, or a bristlenose and three otocinclus
You could also add a bristlenose and one apple snail

Yeah I'm thinking ill go with the otocinclus! Thanks!

 

[RyanBenson]

Here is a link
Plecostomus Fish: Plecos and other Catfish for Sale

When you.click on the different ones it will show their max size and it will be.fine as long as you stay.under 5" but smaller the better imo

Thank you! This really helped!!

 

[Plecostomus129]

Plecostomi are great fish for algae

 

[RyanBenson]

Plecostomi are great fish for algae

I agree, I won't be havering ottos in my tank! I was thinking a BNP and maybe a rubber lip or a different kind of pleco! What is the kind in your photo?? Would it be good for a 55g tank?

 

[Goldfish loach boy]

I personally don't like ottos in that big of a tank either, they are just too small

 

[RyanBenson]

I personally don't like ottos in that big of a tank either, they are just too small

Yeah that's exactly what I though!

 

[Goldfish loach boy]

I really like bn plecos they are my favorite, especially males

 

[NYgiantsRP]

I like water changes, small feedings, and light conservation as my algae eater!

 

[bshenanagins]

I like water changes, small feedings, and light conservation as my algae eater!

That's it right there!

 

[Plecostomus129]

I agree, I won't be havering ottos in my tank! I was thinking a BNP and maybe a rubber lip or a different kind of pleco! What is the kind in your photo?? Would it be good for a 55g tank?

The one in my pic is a common plecostomus, (Hypostomus Plecostomus) and I got it at a Walmart, however, you can also get them at most pet stores such as pet smart or petco. But they are freshwater only, and need to be between 70° and 80°.

 

[RyanBenson]

The one in my pic is a common plecostomus, (Hypostomus Plecostomus) and I got it at a Walmart, however, you can also get them at most pet stores such as pet smart or petco. But they are freshwater only, and need to be between 70° and 80°.

Oh ok cool, thanks!

 

[spoonman]

I like water changes, small feedings, and light conservation as my algae eater!

+1, but if you want something to take care of algae, I have had better luck with chinese algae eaters. Much more efficient.

 

[ashleynicole]

I have a school of oto's and two bristlenose plecos in my 55 gallon. I love them all.

A common pleco will eventually outgrow a 55 gallon

 

[VOXGM]

Bristelnose plecos all the way. Common plecos will outgrow the tank and common plecos are really just waste factories. They crap more then anything iv ever seen. I have 3 BNP and I love them. They actually clean my tank instead of hiding behind a filter intake or a heater lol

 

[VOXGM]

Btw I also recommend clown plecos. I have 2 in with my BNP and they are doing well. They only average about 4 inches. Neat little guy as well

 

[RyanBenson]

Btw I also recommend clown plecos. I have 2 in with my BNP and they are doing well. They only average about 4 inches. Neat little guy as well

Oh ok sweet! Well I bought a price of drift wood for my BNP so I might get 2 more so I can have 3!! I love BNPs!! I will check out the clown plecos too!! Thanks!

 

[RyanBenson]

I have a school of oto's and two bristlenose plecos in my 55 gallon. I love them all.

A common pleco will eventually outgrow a 55 gallon

Ah ok! Cool!