need advice on keeping ray tanks algae free

[ado124]

I plan on picking up some rays in the not so distant future and was wondering ray keepers kept their tanks glass/acrylic clean from algae? I've read that plecos aren't the best for rays so what do you guys do? Just a weekly wipe down? What about bare bottom tanks?

 

[Gr8KarmaSF]

I keep a Flagtail in all my tanks.

Only thing to watch out for is if they start liking the taste of slime coat!

 

[ado124]

ooo, did not know that about flagtails! might have to pick one up!

 

[keepinfish]

i just use a magnetic scraper and do it weekly.

 

[ado124]

i just use a magnetic scraper and do it weekly.

What about the bottom?

 

[carolines100]

I magnet scrub front and side weekly and for the back a bit tricky with it being 4 foot wide and up against wall but i tied a algae scrapper to a broom handle lol and scub the back once a week too as for the bottom i have sand so dont do anything .

 

[gaz025]

i have a plec . does a cracking job . never been a problem to the rays .

 

[hbluehunter]

I had a flagtail but had to move it because he took a liking to my marble, i now have a bushynose pleco and he hasn't messed with any rays in my tank yet..

 

[Tom]

Water changes.

 

[Jamieishard]

ha ha u crack me up yeah id say lot of water changes and a tank magnet....i dont even think baout it anymore i just do it.

Water changes.