Algae Eater
The technically accepted name is the siamese algae eater but most places i ve seen call them the chinese algae eater.
Algae eater. Wild populations are found in rivers and streams in thailand laos and cambodia but may also live in flooded areas during the rainy season. It s completely normal to have to scrape algae growth off the sides of a tank but it can be trickier to clean your substrate equipment live plants and decor. Not many algae eating snails fish and shrimp dig below the gravel for food.
A plecostomus uses its mouth shaped like a suction cup to attach itself to surfaces and scrape off algae. Siamese algae eater is the generic name for a group of closely related bottom feeding fish native to southeast asia. First it feeds on algae and detritus both on top and underneath the gravel.
In other words it gives algae no chance to grow and gives detritus no chance to accumulate. The siamese algae eater is not a fussy eater. They start out cute.
It will eat algae of live plant leaves and should also be fed a mixture of protein and vegetable based food. Guide to freshwater algae eaters. Mollies and other live bearers black mollies.
Ikan hias alga eater adalah sejenis ikan pemakan lumut dan alga ikan ini biasa hidup dasar air dan menempel pada subtrat bebatuan dan kaca akuarium. This is a fish that will eat the dreaded black algae that some tank owners happen to be unlucky to have. Algae eating invertebrates and fish tank cleaners can help alleviate the problem for you.
Typically chinese algae eaters spend their time at the bottom of the tank searching for algae to eat. Mollies poecilia sphenops tank size and conditions. Water ph 7 5 8 5.
The siamese algae eater fish will grow to about 4 or 5 inches in length and are best suited for tanks 20 gallon fish tanks and larger. The gold variation above is termed the gold chinese algae eater but habits and physiology are interchangeable apart from color. Jenis kuhli algae eater yunnanilus botia loach memiliki fungsi sama jadi masuk dalam kategori algae eater.
Introducing algae eaters into your freshwater aquarium as well as making sure your aquarium filtration is up to scratch can help to prevent your tanks algae production from becoming an eye sore. There are a few different algae eaters to choose from including snails shrimps and certain algae consuming fish. Unique populations exist throughout the region.
Algae eater also called an algivore is a common name for many bottom dwelling or algae eating species that feed on algae. However it is a pretty decent algae eater because of a couple of reasons. Algae eaters are important for the fishkeeping hobby and many are commonly kept by hobbyists.
Chinese algae eaters need at least 30 gallons of space with a ph of around 6 5 to 7 5 and a temperature between 74 and 80 degrees. Algae is a common problem in both new and mature aquariums.
