Hello all,
I have a 55g community tank that I've had up and running for about 3 years, and since putting in new and better lighting have developed an algae problem.
I started up a DIY CO2 system, but I'd like to get a pleco that will help me scour the glass and plants. Looking for suggestions, please!
Looking for the best type of pleco for algae
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This Old Spouse
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Looking for the best type of pleco for algae
55g: Tetra: 4 serpae; 1 vonRio; 9 bloodfin; 11 longfin black skirt; 1 silver tip; Corydoras: 4 delphax; 1 ambiacus; 8 aeneus (2 albino, 6 bronze); 1 flying fox | 20g: Corydoras: 2 paleatus; 2 schlermomystax barbatus; red cherry shrimp; 1 flying fox | 29g: 13 tiger barbs; 5 red eye tetra; 1 flying fox
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Re: Looking for the best type of pleco for algae
Almost any species of bristlenose would do the job. They stay small, usually under 5", and are very easy to care for. I put 1 in every tank. Good luck.
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This Old Spouse
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Re: Looking for the best type of pleco for algae
Thanks. I did have a BN that I liked a lot, but my husband commandeered it for his discus tank. Guess it's time to get my own. 
55g: Tetra: 4 serpae; 1 vonRio; 9 bloodfin; 11 longfin black skirt; 1 silver tip; Corydoras: 4 delphax; 1 ambiacus; 8 aeneus (2 albino, 6 bronze); 1 flying fox | 20g: Corydoras: 2 paleatus; 2 schlermomystax barbatus; red cherry shrimp; 1 flying fox | 29g: 13 tiger barbs; 5 red eye tetra; 1 flying fox
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vanillarum
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Re: Looking for the best type of pleco for algae
I would say comandeer it back. Either that or go 1 up on him and get a nicer BN (fire red, green, calico long fin). Good luck.
Never give up until you have released your unused capacities for service and shared your gift with others. One enkindled spirit can set hundreds on fire.
William H. Danforth
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