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05/03/2006, 09:24 AM
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Best algae eating fish
Hey all,
I would like to add something to my cleanup crew to help with the algae. My cleanup crew consists of: 12 - Cerith Snails 12 - Margarita Snails 5 - Nassarius Snails 5 - Mexican Turbo Snails 1 - Fighting Conch I am planning on stocking these fish: (1) Tang - Yellow (Zebrasoma flavescens) (1) Angelfish - Flame (Centropyge loriculus) (2) Clownfish - Ocellaris (Amphiprion ocellaris) (2) Goby - Purple Firefish (Nemateleotris decora) (1) Wrasse - Six Line - (Pseudocheilinus hexataenia) What can I add that will really help cleanup the algae caused from the cycle? EDIT: I also really need something that will clean up my sand... |
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05/03/2006, 11:48 AM
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Shai Dorsai!
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How big is your tank?
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05/03/2006, 11:51 AM
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90g tank. It has been setup 6 weeks today.
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05/03/2006, 11:54 AM
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I would skip the yellow tang and do a One Spot Foxface. They are beautiful and VERY hardy, they also will keep the tank algea free
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05/03/2006, 12:00 PM
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05/03/2006, 12:01 PM
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05/03/2006, 02:51 PM
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The blenny is only good when they are young. As they grow they will become more of an oportunistic feeder eating "meaty" fish foods. Not good on the greens. I have had the best luck with hermit crabs (Scarlet and/or red legged) for fish I would have to agree with the Foxface.
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05/03/2006, 03:03 PM
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to the best of my knowledge there is not any algae that eats fish!! LoL
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05/03/2006, 03:40 PM
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A Kole Tang eats algae a whole lot better than the yellow. At least that has been my experience.
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05/03/2006, 05:26 PM
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I have mexican turbo snails that do a wonderful job.
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05/03/2006, 07:20 PM
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6 weeks?
Your tank hasn't truly finished cycling, I would hold off onfish purchases, maybe get yourself a phosban reactor, start skimming more, ie: better skimmer, more water changes, and vaccuming out detritus. Secondly, pick up some tuxedo urchins to help control the algal blooms. A tang will only add to your bioload.
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05/03/2006, 07:42 PM
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Wow...he's not kidding about the tuxedo urchins!!! I got one 3 days ago and he is doing amazing things for my hair algae!!
Love it! Not to fond of the stuff he carries around on his back though : 
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05/03/2006, 07:43 PM
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Thanks for the suggestions. Will the urchins also take care of red slime algae or only hair algae??
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05/03/2006, 07:45 PM
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lol
Tracey haha thats good, yea mine carries my snails and crabs for rides daily, I call him the local URC1. Just a typical bus driver...lol
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05/03/2006, 10:02 PM
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Dont urchins eat coralin algae as well.
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05/03/2006, 10:06 PM
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05/04/2006, 12:22 AM
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sharks eat coraline as well
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05/04/2006, 12:37 AM
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Get a Lawnmower blenny, there great at eating all types of algae.
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05/04/2006, 06:46 AM
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I second the lawnmower blennie, made a huge difference in my tank. He is an opportunistic feeder as well. He eats the nori I hang up for the tang.
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05/04/2006, 06:51 AM
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Alright guys. Thanks for the help. I will probably go with the Lawnmower Blenny. I may add an urchin down the road because I really like how they look but I dont have any coraline algae yet and as soon as I do get some, I dont want the urchin eating it!
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