Amano Shrimp
- Can be eaten by larger fish.
- Best as part of maintenance, not a cure.
Algae eater finder & cleanup crew advisor
Troubleshoot aquarium maintenance by selecting the right biological cleanup crew. We cover brown algae, diatoms, hair algae, and green spot algae eaters.
What this tool does
This advisor matches algae-eating species to your specific problem. It filters results based on tank size, shrimp safety, and plant safety to ensure your cleanup crew doesn't become a new problem.
Nerite Snail
- May leave white eggs on hardscape.
Zebra Nerite Snail
- Needs mineralized water and protection from snail eaters.
Red Racer Nerite Snail
- Will not reproduce into freshwater juveniles but may leave eggs.
Tiger Nerite Snail
- Protect from loaches and puffers.
Otocinclus Catfish
- Needs mature tanks with steady biofilm and should be kept in groups.
Horned Nerite Snail
- Protect from loaches and puffers.
Hillstream Loach
- Needs mature biofilm, strong oxygen, and cooler fast-flowing water.