Need a good algae eater? Try a rainbow cichlid.

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What kinds of Mollies are those? Mollies are my favorite smaller fish, I have 5 adults and about 20 growing babies schooling around them lol

They are lyretail from pet smart. I used them to help cycle the tank before adding my cichlids. I also have swordtails.

 

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The scientific name of Rainbow cichlid is Archocentrus multispinosa. Most Rainbow I saw in LFS have drab brown color. Lee has the most colorful strain from Nicaraguan that is brightly red and yellow. I would love to grab a few if I can find the Nic strain. They will look good with my cryptoheros species which are closely related. I never know that they will relish on hair algae, that will be a bonus benefit.

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Look what Jeff Rapps has is stock now

 

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Here he is in the 150g. Think he was stressed. He doubled in size when he went to the smaller tank. Usually it's the other way around IME, but again stress can slow growth.