Small Size Algae Eating Fish?

[crumpybumpy]

Hi--I have an 8.5 gallon tank. Are there any small size algae-eaters for the glass? The plecos I would think would get too big for this tank.

 

[SchottayB]

You could try having a look here: http/www.fishforums.net/index.php?/topic/132656-30-plecos-under-8-inches/

Then it's just a case of seeing if you can find it in your LFS.

 

[minnnt]

Smallest juvenile Bristlenose you can find

 

[soybean]

Otocinclus, if you have very well filtered water and a well maintained tank. But that's a small tank and they need to be in groups. And not all fish eat all types if algae. Really YOU are the best algae controller, with a brush.

 

[KittyKat]

Shrimp and snails because most fish need more swimming space or to be kept in larger groups.

 

[lilfishie]

Shrimp and snails because most fish need more swimming space or to be kept in larger groups.

+1, you shoudln't really be getting a fish purly for this purpose, get a sponge out and give it a wipe, takes about 5 min on my 30gal

 

[marieukxx]

Pitbull plec

 

[BigbruiserAl]

Shrimp and snails because most fish need more swimming space or to be kept in larger groups.

+1, you shoudln't really be getting a fish purly for this purpose, get a sponge out and give it a wipe, takes about 5 min on my 30gal

+2 should find the cause rather then making it, too much light, sunlight from a window etc..

 

[karawr]

Pitbull plec

I wouldn't really suggest this on an 8 gal even though they are a smaller plec.

+3 on the shrimp/snails.

 

[Fishy friend2]

+4 I agree with shrimp and snails