Interesting. I just got a school of 6 Borneo Suckers. I'll see how they do with BBA. I've never read anywhere that they eat it, but if they do that's awesome!
Undue to popular belief, the Chinese algae eater is a fantastic algae eater… people say that they stop eating algae as they mature, and frankly it is a lie, they do grow large and can be aggressive however, I find them mostly defensive. I breed bn plecos of all varieties and there’s no contest, CAE wins every time. Thanks for the video mate!
Thanks for the comment! I've never owned Chinese Algae Eaters but have heard all the bad rumors about them. I won't risk putting them with my other fish as I heard they eat the slime coats of fish in their tank. I think that outweighs the algae issues 😋
Thank you so much! I only started making these types of videos a month ago so hopefully with time it will reach more people. I really appreciate the feedback!
I have a tank full of them and they do very little when it comes to algae control. They are also considered pests because of how fast their numbers get out of control. So personally I wouldn't recommend it.
Not generally but some of them are quite rough and could injure shrimp, like Bristlenose Plecos. So it's best to make sure your tank is big enough for your shrimp and whatever Algae eater you choose. I prefer Nerites because they're small and do an amazing job.
Thank you!
Extremely useful vid! This will help newbie’s n some vets alike! 😊
Thank you, Logan 😊😊😊
This was a neat video, thanks
Hillstream loaches are supposed to eat BBA. I don't have any experience with them but I do have them on my list of fish to get.
Interesting. I just got a school of 6 Borneo Suckers. I'll see how they do with BBA. I've never read anywhere that they eat it, but if they do that's awesome!
@@ellies_exotics let me know how it goes. I'm hoping it works!
@@jenxu2 I will definitely let you know if I see them eating BBA. 😁
Undue to popular belief, the Chinese algae eater is a fantastic algae eater… people say that they stop eating algae as they mature, and frankly it is a lie, they do grow large and can be aggressive however, I find them mostly defensive. I breed bn plecos of all varieties and there’s no contest, CAE wins every time. Thanks for the video mate!
Thanks for the comment! I've never owned Chinese Algae Eaters but have heard all the bad rumors about them. I won't risk putting them with my other fish as I heard they eat the slime coats of fish in their tank. I think that outweighs the algae issues 😋
@@ellies_exotics I’ve never had an issue with the slime coat and have never seen any outright attacks, they get a bad rap.🙂
@@pelhamsaquatics good to know!
Very high quality video, you should have more subs.
Thank you so much! I only started making these types of videos a month ago so hopefully with time it will reach more people. I really appreciate the feedback!
I have a nerite and otto team and they keep a 30 gallon tank clean.
I love keeping one Nerite with a small school of Ottos. They are incredible at keeping the tanks clean!
How about Malaysian Trumpet Snails?
I have a tank full of them and they do very little when it comes to algae control. They are also considered pests because of how fast their numbers get out of control. So personally I wouldn't recommend it.
Will algae eaters also eat baby shrimp?
Not generally but some of them are quite rough and could injure shrimp, like Bristlenose Plecos. So it's best to make sure your tank is big enough for your shrimp and whatever Algae eater you choose. I prefer Nerites because they're small and do an amazing job.
Awesome video soos gewoonlik Ellie.. ek sukkel nog steeds om nerite slakke te kry in Pta
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@@ellies_exotics waardeer jou en hou aan met die video's 👍
@@Couchsteven baie dankie!
i love my Otocinclus 😍
They are incredible fish!
yes , Ellie , incredible and hard working 😍