need algae eater that will survive

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Adam K
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need algae eater that will survive

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is there anything i can put with my arrowhead to take care of tank algae...hes vicious lol
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Re: need algae eater that will survive

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An algae scraper should make it.
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Re: need algae eater that will survive

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obviously...i ment something alive
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Re: need algae eater that will survive

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That probably won't happen. Thus why I suggested the scraper.
"I will give you a talisman. Whenever you are in doubt, or when the self becomes too much with you, apply the following test. Recall the face of the poorest and the weakest man whom you may have seen, and ask yourself, if the step you contemplate is going to be of any use to him or her. Will she gain anything by it? Will it restore her to a control over her own life and destiny? In other words, will it lead to freedom for the hungry and spiritually starving millions? Then you will find your doubts and your self melt away."

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Re: need algae eater that will survive

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i didnt think it would either but 1 could hope lol
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Re: need algae eater that will survive

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You sure can. Hoping is the best you'll get with an arrowhead.
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Re: need algae eater that will survive

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Snails?
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Re: need algae eater that will survive

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Cokeman wrote:Snails?
Nom nom nom nom
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Re: need algae eater that will survive

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LilGreenPuffer wrote:An algae scraper should make it.
hahaha. +1
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Re: need algae eater that will survive

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sevenyearnight wrote:
Cokeman wrote:Snails?
Nom nom nom nom
My two never ate snails.
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Re: need algae eater that will survive

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Cokeman wrote:
sevenyearnight wrote:
Cokeman wrote:Snails?
Nom nom nom nom
My two never ate snails.
Hey, that just might work then... Worse that can happen is nom nom nom.
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Re: need algae eater that will survive

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You would try a chinese algae eater they are quick and my fahaka doesn't mess with mine, but it his really hit or miss, but the scraper would be best just scrape it during your water change and suck it up with it! So no need to waste a fishes life let alone money on trying it. It is frowned upon really.
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Re: need algae eater that will survive

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Mine ate my otto the first night but never bothered the snails.
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Re: need algae eater that will survive

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A Chinese algae eater may survive but won't eat algae once pufferfood has been tasted
It's amazing how easy maintenance is. If done regularly and thoroughly
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Re: need algae eater that will survive

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CAEs only eat algae when young. Adult want higher-protein foods.
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