ewurm Aimara MFK Member Jan 27, 2006 28,476 76 132 14 * Oct 7, 2006 #1 I just got one to throw in my loach tank, I am hoping it will help with algae. Am I in luck or pissing into the wind as he eats all my plants?
I just got one to throw in my loach tank, I am hoping it will help with algae. Am I in luck or pissing into the wind as he eats all my plants?
somthinsfishy Feeder Fish MFK Member Apr 21, 2005 199 0 0 42 ogden, ut, us Oct 7, 2006 #2 I have a couple of them, and they don't seem to do any damage to my plants. Mine mostly eat the algae off of the plants.
I have a couple of them, and they don't seem to do any damage to my plants. Mine mostly eat the algae off of the plants.
ewurm Aimara MFK Member Jan 27, 2006 28,476 76 132 14 * Oct 7, 2006 #3 That's what I'm looking for, thanks.
E evercl92 Feeder Fish MFK Member Jul 17, 2006 512 0 0 Columbus, OH www.2slowracing.com Oct 7, 2006 #4 somthinsfishy;534107; said: I have a couple of them, and they don't seem to do any damage to my plants. Mine mostly eat the algae off of the plants. Click to expand... completely agreed. And they stay small too, up to 5 inches I believe.
somthinsfishy;534107; said: I have a couple of them, and they don't seem to do any damage to my plants. Mine mostly eat the algae off of the plants. Click to expand... completely agreed. And they stay small too, up to 5 inches I believe.
lighter Feeder Fish MFK Member Jan 8, 2004 52 2 0 44 Oct 7, 2006 #5 They are omni, but they are not plant eaters.
big train Fire Eel MFK Member Jul 12, 2006 1,050 5 68 Chesapeake V.A. Oct 8, 2006 #6 i have 2 of them and they eat lots of algea i dont have any plants so i dont know about that.
benzjamin13 Administrator Staff member Administrator MFK Member Sep 12, 2005 31,542 546 201 Los Angeles, CA Oct 8, 2006 #8 I was looking at these fish for my planted tank, but I decided to go with 2 Oto Cats. Cleared my algae problem within 2 days
I was looking at these fish for my planted tank, but I decided to go with 2 Oto Cats. Cleared my algae problem within 2 days
ewurm Aimara MFK Member Jan 27, 2006 28,476 76 132 14 * Oct 8, 2006 #9 I plan on adding some Oto's too.
davo Aimara MFK Member Jan 9, 2006 17,529 39 132 England Oct 10, 2006 #10 just algae. otos are nice. you can get the zebra ottos too, if your gunna go crazy with the cash