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I’ve had some luck with Rubbernose/Bulldog plecos eating algae. I had what was sold as a Blonde Bulldog pleco L444, and a Spotted Rubbernose L445. Both enjoyed feasting on algae growing in the tank. Especially on the rocks. They also ate everything else I normally fed like blood worms, flakes, etc.

Also, Nerite snails could be an effective alternative to the plecos if you can’t find them in your area.

 

[Caveden]

I’ve had some luck with Rubbernose/Bulldog plecos eating algae. I had what was sold as a Blonde Bulldog pleco L444, and a Spotted Rubbernose L445. Both enjoyed feasting on algae growing in the tank. Especially on the rocks. They also ate everything else I normally fed like blood worms, flakes, etc.

I don’t think I’ve seen rubber nose plecos in my country’s LFSs before. Honestly I’m not even sure, I don’t know anything about L??? Names and plecos at all haha

 

[Caveden]

Also, Nerite snails could be an effective alternative to the plecos if you can’t find them in your area.

I do have 2 bumblebee horn snails, but they are almost useless in a huge 55g compared to their small sizes

 

[Deadeye]

I don’t think I’ve seen rubber nose plecos in my country’s LFSs before. Honestly I’m not even sure, I don’t know anything about L??? Names and plecos at all haha

I know they have L numbers to make it easier to ID…at least for the pleco enthusiasts.

Also, Nerite snails could be an effective alternative to the plecos if you can’t find them in your area.

Unless you have snail eaters.

 

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I do have 2 bumblebee horn snails, but they are almost useless in a huge 55g compared to their small sizes

A group of nerites will do a better job cleaning your 55g. Two snails might be good for 5-10 gallons depending on how much algae is available.

 

[Deadeye]

A group of nerites will do a better job cleaning your 55g. Two snails might be good for 5-10 gallons depending on how much algae is available.

Yeah you need a lot before snails are effective.

 

[Caveden]

A group of nerites will do a better job cleaning your 55g. Two snails might be good for 5-10 gallons depending on how much algae is available.

I have a ropefish though ??I think a pleco would be better

 

[Deadeye]

I have a ropefish though ??I think a pleco would be better

Are ropes snail eaters? I’d be more worried about any large barbs/sharks or loaches.

 

[Caveden]

Are ropes snail eaters? I’d be more worried about any large barbs/sharks or loaches.

I thought they were. I watched a YouTube video stating ropefish are snails

 

[Caveden]

I thought they were. I watched a YouTube video stating ropefish are snails

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