AboutBrit Brit Expertise I can answer your questions about Bettas, most Freshwater Tropical Fish, compatibility between tropical freshwater fish, tips on how to set up a new aquarium, what fish to add, what temperature your tank should be at, etc.
I can answer questions about goldfish, and I know a bit about aquarium plants.
I can't answer questions concerning anything marine, and I know next to nothing about ponds, and even less about Cichlid breeding. So please don't ask.
If I am not sure about something, I will try to research it for you and get back to you very quickly.
I cannot magically cure your fish over the web, unfortunately, so please remember your fish's health depends solely on you.
Also, don't expect a detailed answer if I have not been given a detailed question. I can only do so much!
Details, details, details!!
(It does state what I need on the Ask A Question Page)
Experience I take care of over 3000 fish daily. I worked at Petsmart for a few years, and have had training in many areas, including aquaria and all the basics to keep fish happy and healthy. I met quite a few experts in the hobby and have learned a lot from them, and they have learned a lot from me :)
Also, I have done a lot of research and studying on my own time about not just fish but a lot of different house pets because I like to help people and help their pets. <BR><BR><B>Education/Credentials</B><BR>Petsmart training
Adult Diploma
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Expert: Brit Brit Date: 3/24/2008 Subject: Goldfish companion
Question I have a couple of goldies in a 55gal tank. i was wondering if I could get an algae eater in the tank because the algae is getting pretty bad. I don't use a heater because I keep my goldies in an upstairs bedroom and in the winter, the lowest is 3celcious. I want to know if there is an algae eater that can survive those conditions. Also, what should I feed it? I heard that all you need to do is leave them and they will find their own food. My goldies are about 1 and a half years old so are they too big and will eat the algae eater? Thanks for all your advice,
Kaylie
Answer It depends on how many fish you have. You don't want to overstock a goldfish tank. If you have just two goldfish, a regular Pleco should be fine. I'll warn you though, they do get to be HUGE, over two feet long in most cases.
They will probably not eat the pleco, since he will likely get bigger than them, and most plecos have very tough scales like armor plating.
They are veggie eaters, so you want to make sure there is some visible algae in your tank at all times. If not, you can drop algae wafers in it, or even pieces of cucumber or steamed zucchini.
Here is a website for you to check out plecostomus species - http://www.fishpondinfo.com/pleco.htm
