Coldwater Alge Eaters?

[CoinOperatedGirl]

Hi all =]

I was just wondering if there are any small Alge eaters I could put in my 5gal coldwater tank? All I've got in there at the moment are 8 WCMM, and obviously a Weather Loach would grow far too big.
I've been searching for which Snails/Shimps/anything else I could put in, but I've been unable to find a clear answer.
Could you guys offer any help??

 

[~T~]

The best algae eaters are nerite snails and they do fine in coldwater. Apple snails, pond snails, trumpet snails and shrimp will also eat algae but dont do such a good job and will leave some types. A couple of nerite snails and a couple of amano shrimp and you should be good to go.

 

[CoinOperatedGirl]

^ Thanks, they sound perfect. How many of each do you think would be a good number?