Bristlenose Vs. Rubbernose

[Jake Jackson]

Okay, so I noticed my bristlenose is a moveer. He'll be all over the tank. Rubbernose stays under a rock, but at night I can see him on the glass.

So, I was thinking about removing the BN, but I wasn't sure if the RubberNose would be able keep the tank clean?

Also, I've got a lot of driftwood. My rubbernose is never on it, Bristlenose on the other hand seems to love it. Is the driftwood not needed for the rubbernose?

And finally, bristlenose will eat algae wafers, actually pretty fun to watch him locate them. I don't know what rubbernose eats. I put wafers in at night, wake up and they aren't there. But just until recenlty there was a pictus in there too, so who knows who ate what when the lights went out.

So... Just was wondering, whats the better plec?

 

[Alps]

Your BN probably does more. My rubbernose is rarely out until it is pitch black, and even then he isn't too active on the glass. I've heard that BNs really don't need wood, but I know that Rubbernoses never rasp.

 

[stang1]

I'm afraid Bn's do need wood as they are thought to feed off some of the elements released from it to help with their diet.
Bristlenose catfish are perhaps more renowned for eating algae but can't be relied on.
Ottos are agood choice, stay small and are quite efficient but to be honest, you are best clearing most of the algae off by hand.

 

[Alps]

I believe I heard from SmithRC that they really don't need wood. Maybe I read wrong, but ask him.

Ottos are a great choice also, but you should have 1 for every 10 gallons (maybe 8g).

 

[stang1]

I believe I heard from SmithRC that they really don't need wood. Maybe I read wrong, but ask him.

Ottos are a great choice also, but you should have 1 for every 10 gallons (maybe 8g).

Check the feeding section on this link, should explain better than I did!

Planetcatfish.com

 

[Jake Jackson]

Wouldn't be able to add ottos as they are in a cichlid tank. I forgot all about planet catfish even though its one of my favs... Thanks yall.