algae eater for 60 gallon?

[mattybecks]

So I have a 60 gallon with one archerfish ( ??T. microlepis ), one indian leaf fish ( nandus nandus ) two convict cichlids ( breeding pair ) and an african knife, my pleco is getting to large and I need another differant algae eater that is interesting and dosnt get to big. The tank has does have a few live plants, including java fern, drift wood and various caves from rocks. Any ideas? Thanks

 

[mattybecks]

Don't know why there are question marks by my archer

 

[joe jaskot]

Get any of the ancistrus species. They are good algae eaters and remain small.

 

[mattybecks]

Thanks

 

[probassfisher010]

Farlowalla catfish, got one in my 55, good algae eater, doesnt eat plants, and fish ignore them


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[mattybecks]

Thanks Sounds quite interesting. Ill do some research and see how it goes

 

[oneyedfish]

I'd go with a few Otocinclus. They are the only fish that I've had any luck with controlling algae. They stay small (under 2in), and I've never had any other tank mates bother them.

 

[Andrew1002]

If you don't go for otincolius (spelt it wrong I think) go for a couple bristlenose plecos. They get to like 6" max and they are great for algae! I would say for a 60 gallon to get 4 of them so you can maybe have pairs.

-Andrew