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#1 damias

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Posted 04 July 2016 - 04:46 AM

I search the forum first but I couldn't find anything.

 

Are there any native fish who fill that aquarium role?



#2 littlen

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Posted 04 July 2016 - 07:51 AM

Stonerollers
Nick L.

#3 Doug_Dame

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Posted 04 July 2016 - 08:14 AM

Flagfish = Jordanella floridae. 


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#4 lilyea

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Posted 04 July 2016 - 11:36 AM

I search the forum first but I couldn't find anything.

 

Are there any native fish who fill that aquarium role?

 

damias -- are you wanting a specific type of fish or are you trying to get rid of algae in your tank?  Additionally is there a kind of algae that you have in mind (e.g., the algae on the glass, rocks, etc. or hair algae)?  It is possible to find a solution to removing the algae that will damage other plants or create other issues in your tank.  Sometimes the best solution for algae is controlling the amount of light or the time of time that lights are on.  Additionally the amount or types of food can also impact the algae growth.  In addition to the Jordanellas I have also used Apple Snails effectively to limit algae.  Best of luck in your quest to find what you are looking for!



#5 damias

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Posted 04 July 2016 - 04:09 PM

Stonerollers

 

I love the look of these guys. Would be nice to have in a stream setup.

 

Flagfish = Jordanella floridae. 

 

The Colors on that! I love that one too.

 

 

damias -- are you wanting a specific type of fish or are you trying to get rid of algae in your tank?  Additionally is there a kind of algae that you have in mind (e.g., the algae on the glass, rocks, etc. or hair algae)?  It is possible to find a solution to removing the algae that will damage other plants or create other issues in your tank.  Sometimes the best solution for algae is controlling the amount of light or the time of time that lights are on.  Additionally the amount or types of food can also impact the algae growth.  In addition to the Jordanellas I have also used Apple Snails effectively to limit algae.  Best of luck in your quest to find what you are looking for!

 

Thanks for the advice. I'm not looking for any fish in particular, It's more curiosity into what type of fish would fill that role in an aquarium. Love the apple snails! I'm starting to become more and more interested in the native inverts we have as well.



#6 Josh Blaylock

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Posted 08 July 2016 - 06:41 AM

Stonerollers will not keep the algae in check, 100%.  They will pick and graze at it throughout the day, but other methods will be needed: cleaning, light balance, etc...  I use native snails along with the stonerollers and it does help some, however most of the snail end up at food for the darters.


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#7 don212

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Posted 11 July 2016 - 02:26 AM

apple snails are amazing but they will eat live plants



#8 Dustin

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Posted 11 July 2016 - 03:22 PM

Sailfin mollies


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#9 Casper

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Posted 12 July 2016 - 08:45 AM

Tadpoles.  Not fish but excellent algae eaters.

 

I had a 10 gallon  tankful of Stonerollers in a tank full of algae once.  I think they generate more than they eat!  Their poop is an ideal algae fertilizer.


Casper Cox
Chattanooga, near the TN Divide on BlueFishRidge overlooking South Chickamauga Creek.



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