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The only algae eaters that are safe with goldfish are bristlenose plecos. Weather (dojo) loaches can also be placed with goldfish, but they are not comparable to a pleco for cleaning algae (though they do clean some).
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∙ 16y agoGeneral question - what species of "algae fish"? This reply based on decades of aquarium ownership: "Algae eaters" are, by definition, herbivorous (eat primarily plant matter, and prefer algae.) They often require special sinking high-algae content wafers for their main prepared food, also eat fresh vegetables (zucchini, etc.) However, as part of the 'aquarium clean-up crew' many species will eat anything. My Plecos are the first and longest to suck on a dead fish if I don't find it first. Algae eaters do not "attack and kill" other fish, but will help dispose of deceased fish. (If this is a bet, you win; if this is a concern, don't worry.)
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∙ 13y agowe cause it WRONG!
That is the answer to "How does algae grow in fish tanks"
YES. Algae can grow in a fish tank. To prevent it, regularly clean the tank.
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∙ 13y agoSome algaes are dangerous to fish because they can deplete oxygen in water. When oxygen levels become too low, fish suffocate and die.
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∙ 15y agoalgae eating fish are any fish that eat the algae off of the tank
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∙ 11y agoFish can eat algea, and in fact, fish such as plecos actually do! Plecos are those fish that suck on the side of your tank. Also, some fish will clean arouind the tank by sucking on it.
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∙ 15y agoFish generally grow to match the size of the tank. Algae eaters can get pretty large, but they won't grow too big for the tank. They stop growing when there's no more room.
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What type of fish eats algae in fresh water lakes?
Many fish eat algae, it depends on which type of algae. But the fish that do eat algae are catfish, red tailed fish, Florida flag fish, and plecos.
Do sucker fish get along with mollie fish?
They are harmless and never chase other fish. They help keep the tank clean by eating the algae. It's good to have one in any aquarium.
What small fish eat algae?
some fish eat algae. it just depends on what fish you are talking about. But yes fish do eat algae.
What is purple algae in a saltwater fish tank?
It is called coraline algae.
What eats a capelin?
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What ocean animals eat algae?
There are a variety of algae eating fish including Rabbit fish and Surgeon fish
Do algae fish change colors?
I guess you are asking about "Algae eating fish" If so, then there are so many different species of fish that eat algae that it is impossible to advise you on their colouring. You will need to be more specific.
What food are eating by the shrimp and fish?
Most fish and shrimps will eat some forms of algae.
How do you make algae for your algae eating fish?
If you're having trouble getting algae in a tank with algae eaters there a couple of explanations to consider. 1. They are eating all the algae. Fish can see algae before we can in many cases. 2. The conditions for algae are not correct. My advice is to buy sinking algae wafers for you algae eaters. Drop them in a couple hours before you turn the lights off. They contain extra vitamins etc. that fish won't get from just eating algae. Don't leave the algae disks in for more than and hour and remove what's left over, otherwise you'll begin polluting your tank water.
What should you do when your algae eater stays under a Pagoda in a tank with 3 guppies and 2 neon tetras?
Nothing because no matter. What fish you have in there all algae fish is vegetarian so you don't have to worry about your algae fish eating others.
What fish eats algae off the turtles shell?
Algae eating fish include: bottom dwellers such as loaches, cat fish and plecs and many marine and fresh water tropical fish such as plecostomus fish.
What are American flag fish?
Small algae eating fish with what appears to have red and silver stripes resembling the flag for which it gets its name.
What eats a butterfly fish?
Butterfly fish eat tiny shrimp, worms, and algae. They are also known for eating sea anemones.
What if I had a six gallon tank with two small fish and about a two inch algae eater we have had the algae eater for about six weeks and there is algae everywhere you look how can i take care of this?
An algae eating species of any type isn't capable of eating all the algae in the tank. Your going to have to clean the tank yourself. The algae eater will from then on keep the algae levels in your tank down, but not totally.
Types of sickness you can get from phytoplankton in Florida?
Ciguatera Fish Poisoning is a food poisoning caused by eating a certain fish, a marine finfish (e.g. barracuda), that has eaten certain algae. The algae make a toxin that is not so harmful for the fish, but it is to humans.
What do moquitoes eat?
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Is a algae eater poisionous?
Algae eating fish are not poisonous to people. However, even the largest varieties do not get very big, so they are not really commonly eaten by humans.
