Good algae eating fish?

[Breakthecycle2]

Any recommendations??

 

[Jen]

There are several different kinds. Each are good for different types of algae.

What size tank do you have, and why sort of algae are you trying to get rid of?

 

[Breakthecycle2]

It's a 20g. The tank is 3 weeks old and completing a cycle. Right now, Im getting fine whiteish type algae..around the plant and one rock.

 

[Jen]

Is the algae long and stringy - like a stand of hair?

Does it look like this:

 

[Lateral Line]

Whiteish, does not sound like algae at all - it sounds more like a bacterial bloom which is not uncommon in newly established tanks. This usually clears itself up without intervention.

The best algae eating fish is the Siamese Algae Eater, Crossocheilus siamensis, but this is a species that needs to be kept in groups and grows too large for your tank. For small tanks, Ottocinclus species are best, although they will not eat all types of algae.

 

[Breakthecycle2]

It doesn't look like that picture..what is an bacteria bloom??