Best Algae Eater For Sand?

[Wayne'o]

hi,

i have a tropical tank with a Bette(siemese fighter)1 angelfish and 3 mollies, with sand instead of gravel

i havent came across any algae etc yet but lookig to see what would be the best to get with sand instead of gravel?

would a shrimp be better and be ok with the rest of the fish?

thanks

 

[fatheadminnow]

I have an otto, and he is doing really good!

I don't think the substrate matters, as algae fish will seek algae to eat and other stuff similar, not swift around the substrate.

-FHM

 

[erk628]

[quote name='Wayne'o' date='09 December 2009 - 10:54 AM' timestamp='1260374279' post='2608944']
hi,

i have a tropical tank with a Bette(siemese fighter)1 angelfish and 3 mollies, with sand instead of gravel

i havent came across any algae etc yet but lookig to see what would be the best to get with sand instead of gravel?

would a shrimp be better and be ok with the rest of the fish?

thanks
[/quote]
Depending on what kind of shrimp they were they more then likely would get eating. What's the size of your tank?

 

[arobinson1984]

Hi,

couple of questions for you.

How long has the tank been running?
How long have them fish been in there together?
What size is the tank?

A betta and an angel is a bad mix, as they mature I'd prepare yourself for possible trouble. Angels will normally rip a bettas tail to shreds.

We need to know the tank size before we can recommend any fish

Andy

 

[Wayne'o]

the tak has been running in all, around 2-3 months

the fish have been together for 2 weeks or so, all getting on perfectly fine,
i'll gat back to you on the size of the tank as cant remember off the top of my head

 

[arobinson1984]

Ok, I'd recommend you keep an eye on the angel and betta. If the angel is still small then it may turn on the betta as it grows.

Andy

 

[aly_starh]

How big is the tank? I would also say watch out for the betta and angelfish.

 

[Wayne'o]

thanks for the info, what about the algae eater for sand based aquarium?

 

[erk628]

[quote name='Wayne'o' date='09 December 2009 - 11:33 AM' timestamp='1260376593' post='2608994']
thanks for the info, what about the algae eater for sand based aquarium?
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As said a couple times before we need to know the size of your tank before we can recommend any type of fish

 

[Ghost9001]

If it is a smaller tank I would suggest getting a group of otos (3-5), although they do better in a planted tank. If it is a larger tank I would suggest getting a rubbernose or bristlenose pleco.

 

[Wayne'o]

[quote name='erk628' date='09 December 2009 - 04:55 PM' timestamp='1260377935' post='2609013']
[quote name='Wayne'o' date='09 December 2009 - 11:33 AM' timestamp='1260376593' post='2608994']
thanks for the info, what about the algae eater for sand based aquarium?
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As said a couple times before we need to know the size of your tank before we can recommend any type of fish
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its 25Ltr ish

 

[MOW4T]

far too small for your angelfish mate, dunno about the betta
sorry

as for the sand Q i have a 25ltr fry tank and use a single albino cory, it keeps the sand turned over and clean, although i believe they are meant to be kept in groups

 

[SBL]

Too small dude. Your angel will defiantly turn on any other fish for territory later on. I say get rid of angel, and you could add 2-3 Ottos. Ottos are good for small tanks and a large group is fun to watch when put in a big tank overun with the green stuff.

 

[aly_starh]

I agree, 25L is too small.

Rehome the angelfish and Mollies and buy a large group of shrimp

 

[Wayne'o]

the angel is gone so just got the fighter and the Mollies
and algae appearing on the sand so need something for the tank quick