what kind of fish could i put in with my ryukins in order to control the algea. i want to know what fish i could keep in there that are pretty cheap. (im kindo broke right now)

I like oto's and my rubberlip pleco is a nice guy.

I like Oto's too, but I've been told in another thread here in this forum that Oto's are a possible snack for goldfish. Furthermore, the Oto's barbels pose a choking risk.

Rubberlip ro Bristlenose Pleco's are really the best types to keep with Goldfish. The onlty thing you have to realize is that they will clean the algae off your tank,but they do need algae wafers,fresh veggies,and other food in their diet to remain happy & healthy. One thing to remember is to make sure that they're a decent size when you add them to your goldfish tank. I had some small goldies that ate two baby Rubberlip's.

siamese algae eater!

vrooooom!

or.....

TRUMPET SNAILS WOOHOO!

ok thanks alot. i was also wondering how much one of those pelcos would cost. i would also know how large of a pelco i would need to clean the algea in a 30 gal with 3 fish and 2 plants. again thanks alot

Bristlenoses get to be about 4.5 - 5" long when full grown. They are often half that size when you get them. However, they have huge appetites for algae and one bristlenose will clean up a 30 gallon. You will then have to supplement his diet with veggies & algae wafers (mine love zucchini). They will also get a taste for sinking goldfish pellets

I paid around $10 Cdn. for my bristlenoses.

I haven't had any experience with rubberlips.

i would say a butterfly plec. i have one in my big tank, and he does the job grandly!

how bout those SAEs and how many would you need to clean up a 30 gal? also how much do the butterfly pelcos go for? once again thank you all

try this..

whoa what the heck is that