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What family is a Algae eater in?
The Pleco is of the Loricariidae family. The Chinese Algae Eater is of the Gyrinocheilidae family.
If you have 3 goldfish and a algae eater what turtle wont eat them?
All aquatic turtles eat fish, even if it's too big toeat.
Are algae eaters scaleless fish?
It depends on what you are calling an "algae eater." A pleco is considered a scaleless fish. A Siamese or Chinese algae eater does have scales.
Can you put a algae eater in with a carp to help keep the tank clean?
No it will eat a bit of algae but it certainly won't be capable of cleaning the tank. The amount it eats will depend on how long it takes before the turtle kills/eats the algae eater.
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.
Why does an algae eater eat a goldfish?
Because when a Algae Eater becomes fully grown it likes to eat the slime coat off the other fish. ( NOT all Algae eaters though) for example the Chinese Algae Eater WILL eat the slime coat off the other fish when it is fully grown.
Does a turtle eat algae?
No
Can you put algae tablets in the aquarium without killing an algae eater?
I suppose so
What are the best tank mates for a brown algae eater?
Good tank mates for a brown algae eater include peaceful community fish like tetras, guppies, and rasboras. Avoid aggressive or territorial fish that may compete for food or stress out the algae eater.
Is an algae eater a invertebrate?
No.
Can Oscar fish live with algae eater fish?
Yes, I have had lots of experience with Oscars. One of mine died recently from a sickness. Algae eater fish are not dominant, in this case the Oscar does not take it as a threat and does not bother it. The answer to your question is yes, an Oscar can live with an algae eater fish.
Will a algae eater eat a goldfish when they are alone?
NO, not usually.
