Ideal for cleaning flat surfaces like aquarium walls and rocks. Keep them in groups to minimize aggression, in cool water with stable pH, and feed high-quality sinking foods.
Nimble algae eaters that can reach into narrow spaces. Keep in groups for effective algae control. They eat black beard algae and hair algae, requiring moderation in feeding.
Effective at scraping tough algae like green spot algae. Their eggs don’t hatch in freshwater, controlling population naturally. Provide calcium for shell health.
Brightly colored and breed easily, these dwarf shrimp help maintain aquarium cleanliness by consuming excess food and algae. They thrive in planted tanks.
Small and slender, perfect for tight spaces. They eat diatom algae from glass and plant leaves. Feed them a varied diet including vegetables and algae wafers.
Excellent for larger aquariums, eating hair algae and black beard algae. Best in groups to reduce territorial behavior. Avoid overfeeding to maintain algae-eating habits.
Known for their algae-eating prowess, especially hair algae and black beard algae. Keep in unheated tanks with fast-swimming tank mates to avoid plant damage.
Peaceful algae eaters suitable for medium-sized tanks. Feed them sinking wafers and ensure a varied diet to supplement algae.