what recommended fish for algae?

infin · 01-13-2004, 10:30 PM

i have some hair algae and some building on my tank what type of fish/critters would one put in the tank?

Wasserpest · 01-13-2004, 11:08 PM

Mollies and various barbs, especially Rosy Barbs, are supposed to eat them. However, you should look at any nutrient imbalances too, since this is what causes to grow them in the first place.

Nordic · 01-14-2004, 03:52 AM

Lol my dwarf gourami stripped my tank of all hair algae for its nest...

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infin Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (2/100%) Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Sac, CA Posts: 173	i have some hair algae and some building on my tank what type of fish/critters would one put in the tank?