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norman

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anybody know what kind of algae eater i can keep in same tank with my axolotls
 
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jennifer

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Small snails are OK. In my opinion, the only other kind of algae "eater" that is 100% safe, and tolerates the cold temperature of axies, is this kind:
http://www.aquarium-supply.biz/ordering/cleaning_scrub_pads.htm
Seriously, there is no fish in the world that will really keep the tank clean of algae. One way or another, you have to get your hands in there and do it yourself. Be sure to do frequent partial water changes, as nutrient build-up feeds algae. Other suggestions here:
http://www.caudata.org/cc/articles/Tank_critters.shtml
 
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anna

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I once bought a few snails from a pet store for a fish tank I had. About 2 weeks after purchasing them, I looked in my tank and my fish were floating at the top. They all had red looking burnt off mouths. I looked on the side of my tanks, and my snails were secreting some sort of toxic goo in cocoon like deposits.

I now am too nervous to buy snails again! I'm sure whatever happened was pretty rare, but disturbed me none the less!

Have you tried using those magnetic things that stick to the glass? They work quite well!
 
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amber

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Hillstream loaches are wonderful at cleaning algae, and like the cool temperatures - however they have a nasty habit of being eaten. I found that out the hard way I'm sad to say.

And NEVER put Plecos in with 'Lotls - they fight nasty. My friend dicovered quite by accident.
 
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norman

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nah not going to do anything to endanger my buddies. cuttest pets i have seen , so will do by hand
 
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