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I have a 29 gallon tank that needs to be stocked. Right now current stocking calls for 3-4 angelfish which I was assured would be fine in the cichlid forum. I'd like to add a few more fish, specifically ones that eat algae and clean :)

I think ottos would end up as angelfood, not sure how much algae corydoras catfish eat...maybe some sort of specialized pleco? Any plecos that don't produce much waste, eat algae, and would be okay in a 29? :) Would ottos be picked off?
 
well...Corys are a good add to any tank..imo...but they do NOT eat algae! They stir up the bottom of the tank and thus are bottom feeders-and so people think that they eat algae..but alas no....but ARE a great add to the tank!:)

I would say go with a bristle-nose pleco...they are VERY cool looking-as they come in albino and grey--and stay a decent size for that size of tank.

Also look into Rummy-nose Tetras...as I saw you were looking for a schooling fish for in there.......That is pretty much my set up in my 29...I LOVE the look!!:)
 
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Actually, otos get pretty big (mine are almost 2 inches long! but they're also several years old), mine haven't been eaten yet, and they're kept with discus...!
 
3 or 4 angels probably won't like it in a 29g for very long. even with one angel in there it might be hard to get away with adding tankmates depending on it's temperment. if you end up with a pair, then you might be able to pull off having 2 in there for some time but the third will probably end up being pestered to death. not trying to discourage you, just giving you fair warning. i know someone already told you it would be fine, so just keep a close eye on them. they like their personal space
 
A clown peckoltia or a bristle/bushynose pleco should munch on algae. Are you going to plant the tank? If so, forget about an algae eating fish and add some Malaysian trumpet snails, watch your light/nutrients, buy an algae scraper, and call it a day.
 
I would have to take a different side on that one.....as long as you properly feed your Pleco-GOOD food along with algae-he is NOT going to need to eat your plants.....I have seen PLENTY of Plecos in planted tanks who left everything alone..but they ARE all fed good food along with the algae.

And I would NEVER suggest Malaysian Trumpet Snails....just for the fact that the 29 that I bought off of a VERY smart fish guy had set in his garage for over 6 months and when I got it the substrate-which was included-was dry-now has a TON of them...I guess the guy who had had it before him had put them in there thinking that they looked cool...and now there is NO getting rid of them...aside of putting my 3-4inch T. Turgidus Puffer in there(after removing EVERYONE else!!) And even then it would take him QUITE some time to get rid of them...and I dont even know if he totally could!lol[SIZE=-1][/SIZE]
 
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Your Angel count is fine . you can add any tetra that will be bigger than its mouth but small enough for your tank. I have had cardinals, Otto's, black skirts, cory's and hatchet's.
The list is large of fish you can keep with angels. BN plecos are great but they do need places to hide and some wood.

Angels are not that killer fish people seem to think they are.

When angels pair and get ready to spawn they will chase all other fish to the other side of the tank to protect their eggs and fry. They do not kill or damage the other fish in the tank. They are to occupied in protecting their spawn.

Having other fish in with them actually strengthens the pair bond as they will need to work together to protect their spawn.
 
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I am also disagreeing with the snails. Not only do bushynoses leave plants alone but rubber lips do too and they stay small. I haven't had a problem with my rubberlip eating my plants, but most snails will eat them.

When I first set up my tank I added a mystery snail just cuz I liked the look of them and everything I read said that they didn't eat plants that were still alive, but mine did. I've also noticed that most snails don't really eat much algae.
 
My Bristlenose never eats algae. He used to eat loads when I got him as a juvenile (about 2cm) but now he just waits until a vegetable goes in. Sits in his wood cave and them comes out and sits on a courgette all day.

PS. Make sure you stay away from Chinese Algae Eaters - especially with Angel Fish.

PPS. Don't know about Ottos, never had them. I hear they are superb though. But again, not sure with Angelfish. My thoughts are they would be ok. But don't trust a mad man.
 
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