What fish to add to help control algae??

[Jason McK]

Originally Posted by wickedfrags.com

Assuming you have an appropriately sized skimmer, I would consider evaluating if you have enough flow to keep detritus from building up, and perhaps reviewing your water source (RO/DI output).

I agree, adding a fish for a problem just create other problems. Like what does the fish eat after it has eliminated your Algae.

[Drock169]

Hectors Gobies will eat hair algae, and will also sift sand for food

[dsaundry]

I have a scribbled rabbitfish that is in with a huma trigger, an aggresive purple tang and a maroon clown..no prob's

[Snappy]

I agree with rabbitfish and if/when the algae is gone they will eat whatever gets put into the tank, at least IME.

[wickedfrags]

Exactly. Good water quality reduces algae, not fish. But if you need assistance getting rid of existing algae, a rabbitfish can help.

Originally Posted by Jason McK

I agree, adding a fish for a problem just create other problems.

[Jason McK]

I guess a better point is if you don't want a rabit fish but want it to ride your tank of Algae your stuck with a fish you never really wanted. Mind you there are some really cool Rabit fish out there

J

[Snappy]

I have a foxface in my display and a rabbit in my frag tank. Neither are my favourites but I consider them utility fish with a job to do.

[marie]

I have the perfect hair algae eating duo, I changed out some of my live rock the other day and one of the new rocks was covered in green hair about 2" long.
Within 4 hours, between my foxface and my achilles, the 6" by 6" patch of algae was gone like it never existed