Algae cleaner suggestions

[Mikeymikerson]

Hi folks.

Any suggestions for algae cleaners in my 10 gallon tank. Its temperate water that mostly stays between 20 and 21 celsius. It can drop to 18 celsius and peak at 23 celsius but there is no heater in the tank.
I have noticed a build up in the lower half of the tank on the glass which I am assuming is diatoms. It cleans easy with a wipe but I am interested in nerite snails but unsure if my tank is suitable and if gravel substrate is ok for them.
I have gravel substrate and few rocks and one piece of wood.

 

[kallililly1973]

A nerite should do fine in your tank… wouldn’t get more than one they may run out of food too quick. Start with one and see how it does… manual removal of algae is usually the best option though instead of relying on inhabitants to do it for you.

 

[Mikeymikerson]

A nerite should do fine in your tank… wouldn’t get more than one they may run out of food too quick. Start with one and see how it does… manual removal of algae is usually the best option though instead of relying on inhabitants to do it for you.

I might give 1 a go and see how it goes. I am fine cleaning the tank but like the idea of having a cool nerite in the tank as well

 

[BlueRaccoon]

What fish do you have in the tank? You don't have any snail eaters, do you? Lol

 

[Mikeymikerson]

What fish do you have in the tank? You don't have any snail eaters, do you? Lol

White cloud mountain minnows

 

[BlueRaccoon]

White cloud mountain minnows

That's right. I remember your other recent post about them. There shouldn't be an issues.