Suggestion for algae eating fish to control diatoms.

[Jardini 360]

Hey guys I believe im suffering from a diatom bloom and I'm wondering is there any medium-large fish I can use to control it ? My current stock is a 18-18 inch silver arowana , 13-14 inch ornate poly and a 7 incher sen poly.Their in a 4 foot by 2 foot by 1.5 foot tank atm till a few months time where they will get a bigger tank.Any suggestions are welcomed

 

[smitty03281964]

You may have to do more frequent water changes and reduce some light.

 

[Nighttouch]

I honestly wouldn't add another fish to that tank.

Get yourself a scrubber and keep it clean until you get a bigger tank.

 

[Jardini 360]

I've been increasing water changes to about twice a week and reducing the lighting and blocking natural sunlight to a minimal and it did reduce it but now its not getting any worst or better.Been giving the tank a good clean daily to get rid of the diatoms on the glass when I see em though.

 

[Chromobotia]

How much are you feeding your fish? A reduction in amount fed might help.