I enjoy my Siamese Algae Eaters (SAE). They are shapped like Zebras,
but have only one stripe down the length of their bodies. They get
much larger than Zebras and are great at keeping algae under control.
As for territory, they go where ever they like. When I work in my 75
gallon tank they nibble at my arm, fearlessly but harmlessly.

I enjoyed the story of your early fish life. I too started my fishy
days as a youth, but no where near as creative. Just kept adding
tanks in my bedroom and got my dad to add shelves to keep up.



On Wed, 14 Jan 2004 20:45:43 -0000, "Gordon"
newsin_at_hgp.nildram.co.uk wrote:

Yes we looked at these, but wanted something, "uncatfishy", if you know what
I mean! Seems like that would have been a better option, but we really love
this guy, he has a great personality. If or rather when he gets lazy and or
aggressive, we will have to consider getting him a tank of his own! Perhaps
with some other fish, who are able to deal with him.

Anyhow, thanks for the suggestion.


"Peter Ashby" wrote in message
.uk...
Sue wrote:

Your Golden loach is Gyrinocheilus aymonieri
http://www.thetropicaltank.co.uk/Fishindx/algeater.htm
Not the best of algae eaters for a small tank ;o(

Agreed, Gordon you may want to replace it with an ancistrus catfish, you
may see them sold as bristlenose catfish. Small, peaceful and so ugly
they are gorgeous.

Peter