Best Algae Eaters?

[Jc1119]

Thanks for all the replys. I had figured the bristlenose was the best. i was talking to a guy at an LPS and he told me I was just lucky that the bristlenose I have does a good job cleaning my algae. I was thinking about getting another for a small community tank and was just curious to see what you guys think.

Bristlenose are great. Ottos are small and pretty much eat nothing but algae, but my favorite is the L052. Sometimes called the butterfly pleco. Gets about 5" and I swear they NEVER stop eating algae. Mine eats algae all day long and is not shy at all. Quite the chameleon too. On driftwood they go completely brown but on a black background they go a beautiful zebra pattern. Mine also loves cucumber and zuccini but it needs to be in the tank for several days to be eaten. Best algae eater ive ever owned and is one of my most visible fish. bought mine online and would do it again in a heartbeat

 

[bomber]

Not sure if mine is a common but I have a reg looking pleco that does wonders on brown algae.