Hello,
I have a 5 gallon tank that I am preparing for one of my male Bettas... my question is, I had a different male in there previously, and I had a small problem with algae growing on the sides. It didn't grow thickly, but everytime I wiped it clean, it would be back within 3 or so days. Is there an algae eater someone can reccommend for that size tank? I was looking at Otos, but everything I've read says that they need to be kept in at least a pair, and I think 1 Betta plus 2 Otos will be too much for the tank. I was looking into snails too, but I've read things about mystery snails not eating the algae and snails attacking fish while they slept. So... I don't know!
Oh, and because I know someone will ask- my tank is by a window, but not in direct sunlight. And it can't be moved from that location, since it's the only location available.
Thanks!
I have a 5 gallon tank that I am preparing for one of my male Bettas... my question is, I had a different male in there previously, and I had a small problem with algae growing on the sides. It didn't grow thickly, but everytime I wiped it clean, it would be back within 3 or so days. Is there an algae eater someone can reccommend for that size tank? I was looking at Otos, but everything I've read says that they need to be kept in at least a pair, and I think 1 Betta plus 2 Otos will be too much for the tank. I was looking into snails too, but I've read things about mystery snails not eating the algae and snails attacking fish while they slept. So... I don't know!
Oh, and because I know someone will ask- my tank is by a window, but not in direct sunlight. And it can't be moved from that location, since it's the only location available.
Thanks!
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