Fish - Cleaners?

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  1. BobGeorge

    BobGeorge Astrea Snail

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    All - Are there any fish, etc that are good for cleaning/eating algae & cleaning the bottom of the tank?

    Thanks!
     
    BobGeorge, Oct 9, 2011
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  2. Mr. Bill

    Mr. Bill Native Floridian

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    For a 125g tank, you have several blennies and a small selection of tangs that would make suitable algae eaters. Pigmy (dwarf) angels are good as well, but are reef-safe with caution. All will need an algae supplement in their diet if there's not enough to graze on continuously.

    There are several gobies that actively sift and clean the sand.

    You can research individual species here:

    Saltwater Fish: Marine Aquarium Fish for Saltwater Aquariums
     
    Mr. Bill, Oct 9, 2011
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