| If you are troubled with the recurring appearance of | | | | to these particular species only grow up to one inch. |
| algae at the bottom and glass area of your fish tank, | | | | Since these algae eating fish are small and lightweight, |
| you should consider taking care of algae eating fish. | | | | they have no capability to destroy the beautiful |
| This would be a great investment because this could | | | | plants or even the additional aquarium supplies inside |
| help you get rid of the quick emergence of algae in | | | | your tank. This would be perfect for you if you want |
| your aquarium. Species of fish that eat algae usually | | | | to keep a heavily planted aquarium. |
| scavenge for food at the bottom of aquariums and | | | | If you have many plants inside your tank, the |
| eat algae accumulating on its glass sides. By having | | | | accumulating algae inside it would be enough to |
| them in your aquarium, you would need less time for | | | | suffice their needs for nutrients and food. However, |
| cleaning your tank, changing its waters and siphoning | | | | they could not be kept with larger fishes. They are |
| out the slime accumulating on it. | | | | only best kept in aquariums with small and peaceful |
| However, these species have different kinds of | | | | fishes. |
| temperaments and needs, so you should be very | | | | The Siamese Algae Eater |
| careful when choosing an algae-eating creature. Here | | | | Siamese algae eaters are also perfect for |
| are some of the important pieces of information | | | | well-planted fish tanks. They only grow up to three |
| regarding the most popular algae eating fish offered | | | | to four inches, and they can eat the algae off the |
| on the market. Once you have learned more about | | | | plants in fish aquariums without destroying the plants. |
| them, it would be easier for you to look for an algae | | | | However, you should be very cautious when keeping |
| eater that best suits your needs, preferences and | | | | them with delicate plants because they could cause |
| budget. | | | | minor damages to thin aquarium plants. |
| The Armor Plated Catfish | | | | Like the Oticinclus catfish, the Siamese algae eating |
| The armor plated catfish, also known as the | | | | fish could also survive in typical algae supplies. They |
| Plecostomus, is one of the widely recognized algae | | | | could also scavenge for some leftover pellets and |
| eaters on the market. They are usually two-feet | | | | food left at the bottom of your aquarium. You could |
| long, and they would stop scavenging for algae once | | | | also provide them with food supplements if you want |
| they reach at least nine to ten inches. They are not | | | | to keep them healthier and stronger. |
| recommended for people who keep small aquariums, | | | | These three are only some of the best kinds of |
| so you should only decide to buy this particular | | | | algae eaters that you should consider keeping inside |
| species if you have a fairly large aquarium. You would | | | | your aquarium. Be careful when choosing one |
| also need extra budget for supplementing their diet, | | | | because this could affect your satisfaction with how |
| so they are not advisable for you if you want a | | | | it could clean your tank. Once you find the best algae |
| low-maintenance algae eater. | | | | eating fish that you could keep with your precious |
| The Otocinclus Catfish | | | | fish, you would feel more contented with how clean |
| If you have a small fish tank with many plants, you | | | | and well-maintained your home aquarium would be. |
| should go for the Otocinclus catfish. Fishes belonging | | | | |