Adding Algae Eaters To New Tank?

Hello! I am excited to be here!
I have a two week cycled 5 gallon tank. I first put 4 dandelion cichlids and well... That didn't go well at all. I took them back (yes they survived). Anyway, I decided to get a Betta. I am going to be checking the water parameters soon to assure safety. Anyway, when would be a best idea to get algae eaters or pleco's (proper breeds for a 5 gal)? I know not to overload a 5 gallon tank as pracically any fish belongs in a 5 gallon tank. As far as the algae eaters, what would you suggest with a Betta?

Thank you!

 

Nerite snails are the best algae eater to get with a betta in a small tank, you could try some Amano Shrimp but the betta might try to eat them. all plecos need 20 gallon or larger

 

Nerite snails are the best algae eater to get with a betta in a small tank, you could try some Amano Shrimp but the betta might try to eat them. all plecos need 20 gallon or larger

Ok, thank you! So no catfish or pleco's? Just making sure.

 

No catfish or pleco I'm aware of.

 

No catfish or pleco I'm aware of.

OK :/ Well I could try with shrimp but I have a feeling a male Betta would eat them

 

Then go with a nerite, bettas have different personalities so they are not predictable with their behavior for them being around other fish/animals.

 

Then go with a nerite, bettas have different personalities so they are not predictable with their behavior for them being around other fish/animals.

For sure I thought about other fish but again, a 5 gallon is too small. The nerites should serve well I suppose.

 

You are the best at preventing and controlling algae - no algae eaters necessary