On Sun, 16 Apr 2006 12:28:14 +1000, "swarvegorilla"
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"Koi-Lo" wrote in message
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"Trevor Stenson" wrote in message
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Are there any recommended algae-eaters that won't turn into Godzilla?
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There are the small otocinclus (sp?) and I love the little clown pleacos I
have. Together they do an excellent job in keeping everything in the
tanks algae free.
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I agree an L168 (clown plec) is a great choice. Basically a bristlenose
with stripes. Bit more expensive but a loverly tough fish.
Good algae appetite for that size tank and yea doesn't litter the place with
huge logs.
Ya got a while though, small tanks definitely slow down fish growth, they
don't stop it. Fish can still get just as big but yea slows them right down.
good or bad I dunno your call.
armoured catfish are the 'fad' at the moment along with marine. Some good
stuff to be had but a lot is very expensive.
clown plec for example is a poor substitute for a zebra plec, but they are
expensive little buggers they are!!

I usually pay 6 or 7 dollars for my bushy noses.

-- Mister Gardener