My 38G Community Tank

[Fish Addict]

Really? It looked like you had more SAE's...
and speaking of them, are they very good at controlling algae? I really love their look. And also, do you have a problem with keeping so many algae eaters? I see you have otos, SAE's, and BN's..

[wot_fan]

Nope, just the 2 SAEs and that may be one too many . When I got them they got along great. The bigger they get, the more they seem to fight. I may have to relocate one when I setup another tank.

They are pretty good at controlling algae. I was told by my LFS that there are certain kinds of algae that the otos won't eat but the SAEs will. That is originally why I bought them. The otos and SAEs have done a great job at keeping the algae under control.

I added the BNs recently. I bought 6 on AquaBid. I put 2 in my 29 gallon with my endlers and 4 in this tank. I really didn't need more algae eaters in the 38, but I had no where else to put them . I will probably get rid of a couple of them when they get bigger (and I can sex them) if I don't have another tank or two set up by then.

So far I haven't had any problem having so many algae eaters in one tank. I do add algae wafers and fresh veggies occasionally to make sure they are all getting enough to eat though. I have never seen the SAEs harass any other fish (except for each other). The same has been true for the BNs.

[BrendanIgnatius]

Wow thats some great movie making and a really nice tank. Love all the neons and your gouramis sure love the camera. Are those plants all real or fake besides the moss?

[wot_fan]

BrendanIgnatius

All the plants in the tank are real. This is my first attempt at a planted tank so I picked hardy plants. They all seem to be doing well (crosses fingers behind back ). My tank profile is up to date so all my plants are listed there.