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Some species of catfish are algae eaters and others are not.
Catfish are Freshwater Fish and plankton is a term generally reserved for marine micro Biology, but they do eat algae and one type found in fresh water is planktonic algae. Planktonic algae is found in all bodies of water but the two types are somewhat different. If you see a lake that is green in color it is because of an algae bloom.
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What do sucking catfish eat?
They usually eat algae and any left over fish food in the tank
What type of fish eats algae in fresh water lakes?
Some examples of fish that eat algae in freshwater lakes include catfish, tilapia, and grass carp. These fish help keep the algae levels in check and maintain the balance of the ecosystem.
Do catfish eat algae wafers?
uh yes i they do. iv'e had one for a while and i feed it algae wafers and flakes, took a while for it to realize that the algae wafers were food though. hope that was useful peace out girl scout
What is the consumer for green algae?
Twig Catfish
Is a corydora fish an algae eater fish?
Yes, I have an Albino Corydoras catfish and he love to feast on the algae. Although they eat the algae, you may also want to buy them algae wafers or shrimp pellets just to make sure they are well fed!
What eat eats catfish?
People eat catfish.
What are types of algae?
Pleco - Suckermouth catfish , Siamese Algae Eater, Albino Algae Eater , Ancistrus - Bristlenose pleco ,Oto Catfish , Plecostomus ( Very aggressive and go well with Oscar ) All algae eaters go well with Oscars.
What small fish eat algae?
Some small fish that eat algae include otocinclus catfish, Siamese algae eaters, and mollies. They are helpful in controlling algae growth in aquariums and fish tanks.
What is a kinds of fish eat algae?
Most fish will not eat only algae, and will eat anything else you put in and leave the algae untouched, instead. If you want to add something to a tank in order to get rid of algae, I recommend a snail or some shrimp. Or you could take a clean rag and wipe it off the tank.
Can you eat catfish raw?
No, it is not recommended to eat catfish raw.
Do catfish eat turtle?
no they dont .
Fish that eat algae?
Some fish that commonly eat algae include plecos, siamese algae eaters, and otocinclus catfish. These fish can be beneficial in helping to control algae growth in aquariums and ponds. It's important to research the specific dietary needs and compatibility of these fish before adding them to an aquatic environment.
