4' tank tropical setup - what algae eaters to add?

Question

I have a 4' tropical tank with 2 breeding angelfish, 4 small clown loaches and 1 rainbow shark. I have a terrible problem developing with algae - which cory / pleco could I add? Would they have any problems from the shark etc.? Thanks

Answer 1

Hi, it sounds like your tank could be 50-55g, plecos need at least a 55g tank because they can grow very big.  

Rainbow sharks can be aggressive to algae cleaners, particularly plecos.  Maybe you could try a cory, the 3 lined cory is a beautiful fish that only grows to around 2 inches, they should ideally be in a group of 3 or more, which gives you a bit more flexibility than the pleco.

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I hope that helped, good luck :)

Answer 2

You can try a Hong Kong Pleco which stays small - only gets to about 3"

Also an Otocinclus - another small algae eater - only 2"

Both types are very peaceful, won't trouble any of your other fish.  Not sure how the rainbow shark would react - though I had an Oto in with an Albino Shark and there were no problems.

Answer 3

how many gallons is it

try

snails

a pleco

or a Chinese algae eater but sell it if it becomes aggressive