Algae eater fish recommendations

[Norward]

Have a limited amout of green algae growth on one area of my LR. Don't think it's bubble, more fuzzy. Is there a small fish that might be a good addition to the tank to keep this under control or rid it all?

Thanks

 

[sir_dudeguy]

not really any small fish that eat the stuff, but have you tried snails, or an emerald crab?

 

[Norward]

Have several snails, some that crawl around the LR but they don't seem to go to this area! Hermits but no emerald. Heard the Emerald can get risky to fish and inverts when they get bigger.

 

[zma21]

Lawn mower blenny?

 

[sir_dudeguy]

lawnmower blenny would do the trick, but they get a bit too big for a 29 IMO. Although you could keep it for a short time and see if it does it (like get a small one)

 

[frederickk]

Yes they can get really big. You can try some turbo's and see.

 

[Bambalam]

You might want to test your water for phosphates - that could be the root cause of the algea.

 

[MR PALM BEACH]

Foxface Lo.

 

[brownsugar]

bi colour blenny will harvest that green faster than jay and silent bob - can get territorial and bother smaller inhabitants - apart from that a cleanup crew boost

 

[michaeldaly]

Certain urchins will also eat it.

 

[frederickk]

Aren't urchin to big for a 29g? Just asking.

 

[michaeldaly]

Rock-boring or tuxedo urchin have shorter spines and should not be a problem.

 

[frederickk]

Thanks for the info

 

[zma21]

Sea Hare! Hahaha mine is working like a sea cow. I would only put it in your tank if you have buttloads of algea though.