MollyPlatyLuvr
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I'm in need of a new algae eating fish for my livebearer/planted tank. I did have a pleco, but he got too big to hide in my hollow log decoration thing, so I gave him to my mother for her outdoor pond. (LOTS of algae to eat there, and some White Cloud Minnows to keep him company too.)
Since my tank is only 15 gallons, I'm debating ... should I get another pleco, and when it gets too big, move him to the pond? Or should I opt for otos instead?
I *do* use salt in my tank, 1 tablespoon per five gallons water, because my other fish are mollies and platies. So if the salt tolerance is any bearing on recommendations, I'd like to know. If it comes down to it, I'd rather continue using the salt so that I don't lose my mollies to fungus, and choose another algae eating fish that the salt won't bother.
The tank is planted with aponogeton, and I have some riccia in a breeder box with my kids' snails. (two baby snails that are waiting til they're big enough to move to the 2 gallon betta tank) I've also got a pretty good sized chunk of African Driftwood in the tank.
If otos are better for my tank size, how many should I get? I've read that otos do better in groups, but I'm not sure how many I need for my setup.
Since my tank is only 15 gallons, I'm debating ... should I get another pleco, and when it gets too big, move him to the pond? Or should I opt for otos instead?
I *do* use salt in my tank, 1 tablespoon per five gallons water, because my other fish are mollies and platies. So if the salt tolerance is any bearing on recommendations, I'd like to know. If it comes down to it, I'd rather continue using the salt so that I don't lose my mollies to fungus, and choose another algae eating fish that the salt won't bother.
The tank is planted with aponogeton, and I have some riccia in a breeder box with my kids' snails. (two baby snails that are waiting til they're big enough to move to the 2 gallon betta tank) I've also got a pretty good sized chunk of African Driftwood in the tank.
If otos are better for my tank size, how many should I get? I've read that otos do better in groups, but I'm not sure how many I need for my setup.
Three or four would be fine i think.
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I think we've been there every Friday for the last 2 months since that's when they get their new fish. I try to get all of my stuff there b/c I like supporting the local guy and their expertise is top notch. I haven't been to Chatham Pets & Aquarium, my husband went there once and they weren't very nice to him. I have gotten some stuff at PetSmart, but I try not to b/c like I said, I like my $$$ staying local. Yeah, they're more expensive, but it's worth it to me.
