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 jorivesud


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Post Tue May 13, 2008 7:43 am GMT   Reply      

Which algae eater would you recommend for a 20g tank (living with tetra, platy and cories)?
Otocinclus, Bristle nose catfish or Siamese algae eater?
If otos, how many is the minimum?

thanks.



 Tmercier83


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Post Tue May 13, 2008 2:16 pm GMT   Reply      

oto's. 3



 Ryule1105


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Post Tue May 13, 2008 9:30 pm GMT   Reply      

Ottos are the best thing for a tank that small. Everything else will likely grow too big and strain your tank. Heck, they will likely clean the tank the best as well.

A small group is best. 3-4 will probably suffice. Remember not to overstock the tank though.



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Post Wed May 14, 2008 11:37 am GMT   Reply      

Overstocking is one of my concern. Do you think that if I only get 2, they could still be happy?
I also eared about a 1 otos per 10g rule, which would make 2 a good number.



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Post Wed May 14, 2008 2:36 pm GMT   Reply      

an ancistrus would be the best algae eater of the bunch...


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