Re: [APD] florida flag fish, other algae consumers

[Bill Wells <wwells1 at concentric_net>]

Richard J. Sexton wrote:
> At 10:07 PM 1/4/2005 -0800, you wrote:
>
> > Thanks to the advice I've gotten from people here my algae problem is under 
> > control -- not gone but under control. I have a couple of SAE's and some 
> > ramhorn snails along with a pair of Amano shrimp.  I like watching them -- 
> > the algae consumption is a bonus.
> >
> > Have any of you put Florida flagfish in your planted tanks?  I am wondering 
> > if they are plant eaters and how good they are at consuming algae.  I am 
> > also curious about red cherry shrimp.  Do they eat algae as well as 
> > advertised and do those of you who have them find that they breed in your 
> > tanks?
> >
> > What is your prefered algae control animal?
>
>
> Ammano shrimp, peiod. They're so much bigger than cherry shrimp - which are
> good,
> but nothing cleans like a dozen ammaos.
>
> Flag fish did nothing for me. SAE's are ok but don't compare to ammanos.
>
> As long as they aren't eating fish food, ammanos will eat eveything
> except plants. Mine get live white worms once a week and go nuts over
> them.
My ammano's did not touch hair algae, they do seem to be good at eating 
other algae though.  I agree ammano shrimp are the best general algae 
eaters.

Later,
Bill


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