Regular Member visualkeirockstar Posted February 8, 2015 Regular Member Share Posted February 8, 2015 What's a good algae eater for my goldfish tank? I have large goldfish. 6"-11" i want something to clean the back part of the tank. Thanks. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Daniel Posted February 8, 2015 Regular Member Share Posted February 8, 2015 Nerite snails and bristlenose plecos are both compatible. They only eat certain algae though. Relying on a fish or snail to clean algae is not a guaranteed thing. How big is the tank it is going into? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member jmetzger72 Posted February 8, 2015 Regular Member Share Posted February 8, 2015 I've had much better results with Bristlenoses than with Nerites. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member LisaCGold Posted February 9, 2015 Regular Member Share Posted February 9, 2015 I have a Bristlenose pleco that keeps the algae, especially diatoms, at bay. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helper Arctic Mama Posted February 13, 2015 Helper Share Posted February 13, 2015 Yes, Ancistrus (the bristle nose) would be my vote as well. Very peaceful, fairly effective. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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