Algae Eating Fish?

[Aspect]

Anyone know of an algae destroyer that is not a tang or foxface (All of mine got accustomed to eating Brine, Mysis, Various pellets, Etc so they don't eat algae). Also, it must get larger than 6" in order to survive in my tank, thanks.

 

[tbrown]

Starry Blenny may be a contender...

 

[Aspect]

Starry Blenny may be a contender...

Too small unfortunately

 

[((FORDTECH))]

Anyone know of an algae destroyer that is not a tang or foxface (All of mine got accustomed to eating Brine, Mysis, Various pellets, Etc so they don't eat algae). Also, it must get larger than 6" in order to survive in my tank, thanks.

If things are getting bigger than 6 inches in your tank, why not a tang that actually eats algae or a fox face. And obviously any fish you get is going to eat the same thing as the other fish.

 

[tbrown]

 

[Aspect]

If things are getting bigger than 6 inches in your tank, why not a tang that actually eats algae or a fox face. And obviously any fish you get is going to eat the same thing as the other fish.

I have 14 tangs, 2 of which are bristletooth, and 4 foxfaces. None of them consistently eat algae. I'm looking for a different species now.

 

[Aspect]

Too small unfortunately

 

[((FORDTECH))]

I have 14 tangs, 2 of which are bristletooth, and 4 foxfaces. None of them consistently eat algae. I'm looking for a different species now.

I think you’re going to be best off with Mexican, turbo, snails and urchins then

 

[Aspect]

I think you’re going to be best off with Mexican, turbo, snails and urchins then

Inverts are a no go. Sharks don't seem to appreciate them

 

[((FORDTECH))]

Inverts are a no go. Sharks don't seem to appreciate them

Sharks eat urchins ?

 

[Aspect]

Sharks eat urchins ?

Not sure if the shark would necessarily eat the urchin, but it could pose a potential risk to the shark. Anyways wouldn't want an urchin annoying my corals either. I'm looking specifically for an algae eating fish.

 

[littlefoxx]

How about a dollabella sea hare? They are left alone by everything in the tank as far as I know of. Cool critters too

 

[Sean_B]

do you have a refugium?

 

[bushdoc]

Manatee?
Not really a fish, but neither an invert and usually larger then 6".
Sharks ( with maybe an exception of Tiger shark) would not bother manatee either.

 

[littlefoxx]

Manatee?
Not really a fish, but neither an invert and usually larger then 6".
Sharks ( with maybe an exception of Tiger shark) would not bother manatee either.

The sea hare is close to 6 inches, mine is!

 

[Aspect]

The sea hare is close to 6 inches, mine is!

Yeah I have a sea hare and a fighting conch. I'm looking for something that can reach the glass and top of the rocks.

 

[Aspect]

do you have a refugium?

Nope just 2 protein skimmers and a Fluval F6.

 

[littlefoxx]

Yeah I have a sea hare and a fighting conch. I'm looking for something that can reach the glass and top of the rocks.

Ah, snails probably are a good bet them for that. Surprised the bristletooth tangs dont do that, my tangs all eat stuff from those places! Spoiled fish lol

 

[Aspect]

Ah, snails probably are a good bet them for that. Surprised the bristletooth tangs dont do that, my tangs all eat stuff from those places! Spoiled fish lol

Snails don't last long. Something preys upon them. Yeah the kole and blue spot tangs did eat the algae when they first came to my tank but not anymore.

 

[littlefoxx]

Snails don't last long. Something preys upon them. Yeah the kole and blue spot tangs did eat the algae when they first came to my tank but not anymore.

What kind of fish do you have in there that a lawnmower blenny wont work with size??