mling February 19, 2014 Share February 19, 2014 I just started a 10G frag tank a few weeks ago. What fish would be recommended for this tank to keep algae in check ? LFS suggested a damsel, would any damsel do ? If so I am thinking of the electric blue ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbyatv February 19, 2014 Share February 19, 2014 As long as you are just looking for an algae eater and not worried about compatibility with other fish, I would say algae blenny. Bruce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt February 19, 2014 Share February 19, 2014 If only for algae control, why not just snails? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjamaya February 19, 2014 Share February 19, 2014 (edited) I would get some small Mexican turbo snails to clean everything up. Then add a pair of panda clown gobys. Edited February 19, 2014 by kjamaya Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheyCallMeMr.703 February 19, 2014 Share February 19, 2014 1st off.... if you don't mind me asking... Who told you that a damsel will help with your algae??? Lol Goby's and Blennines are very effective at eating algae. And the Goby's will turn your sand more frequently as well... helping with the sand.algea.problems so a Goby, and a good CUC, should do the job.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbyatv February 19, 2014 Share February 19, 2014 I have snails in mine frag tank but they tend to move frags around that are not on discs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mling February 19, 2014 Author Share February 19, 2014 1st off.... if you don't mind me asking... Who told you that a damsel will help with your algae??? Lol ..... will turn your sand more frequently as well... helping with the sand.algea.problems so a Goby, and a good CUC, should do the job.... Since that individual is a frequent WAMAS follower ...... I am having a hard time recalling his / her name Sand ? You have sand in a frag tank ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheyCallMeMr.703 February 19, 2014 Share February 19, 2014 Since that individual is a frequent WAMAS follower ...... I am having a hard time recalling his / her name Sand ? You have sand in a frag tank ? I like the look. . Haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Origami February 20, 2014 Share February 20, 2014 If you want to try something different,try acclimating some mollies (yes, freshwater mollies) to saltwater and let them keep algae in check. Read up on the acclimation process as it takes a little while to get there. Sent from my LG G-Pad 8.3 Google Play Edition Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davelin315 February 20, 2014 Share February 20, 2014 I wouldn't add any fish to a frag tank unless you're trying to introduce nutrients for the corals to eat. You'll keep higher quality water in it if you avoid any fish and sand - just go with some rock as corals produce very little waste. That said, if it's plumbed to your system, never mind what I said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trockafella February 20, 2014 Share February 20, 2014 703- some of liveaquarias notes say some damsels will eat algae. I kind of think they too know what they're talking about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheyCallMeMr.703 February 20, 2014 Share February 20, 2014 Yes... Nonetheless, it will not do as much as some other species of fish that are engineered to do such which are much more effective in algae control. Other then swimming around, And picking at things. There are many other possibilities.You could go with a damsel. But, may not be the best course or route, if trying to get a fish for a particular purpose, which is to control algae, is all I'm saying... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lutz123 February 20, 2014 Share February 20, 2014 I agree with skipping fish and going for snails. If they are an inch or less, they won't bother frags. And if it doesn't pan out, it's easier to catch snails than fish. Anything you get fish-wise should be something you want. If you think you may by chance end up with an edible algae, the fish will eat it and then you have to feed the fish (introducing more nutrients) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JR-Tanked150 February 20, 2014 Share February 20, 2014 I got a sea hare to help with my algae and he is great and fun to watch, but big and does push the corals around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mling February 20, 2014 Author Share February 20, 2014 I agree with skipping fish and going for snails. If they are an inch or less, they won't bother frags. And if it doesn't pan out, it's easier to catch snails than fish. Anything you get fish-wise should be something you want. If you think you may by chance end up with an edible algae, the fish will eat it and then you have to feed the fish (introducing more nutrients) From what I have heard, I like the idea of a snail or two. Question I have is that I see hair like algae growing on the frags themselves ( not hair algae ), will a snail get on to frags and eat these ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mling February 21, 2014 Author Share February 21, 2014 Do you guys think a snail will be able to help this ? Or is it a lost cause that only a fish can help ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morgan175 November 4, 2014 Share November 4, 2014 If you want to try something different,try acclimating some mollies (yes, freshwater mollies) to saltwater and let them keep algae in check. Read up on the acclimation process as it takes a little while to get there. Sent from my LG G-Pad 8.3 Google Play Edition Where can I get good info. Having a hard time finding a decent read. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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