Tank species upgrade help

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    Hi guys,

    I am 'exchanging' my Bristlenose Plecos as it is to big for the tank and the poops strings are irretating me!!

    What other Algea eaters can I use?

    Also the clown loach needs to be replaced. What else?

    The parrot is out, so I want to introduce bright coloured fish (for my 2year old) and some plants!
     
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    What is the tank size? Otos need lots of algae to really be happy and survive. Guppies are bright and hardy fish.
     
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    Tank is an absolute bigginers tank!

    About 50l with the thermostat, filters and pump situated in the back.
    The algea is quite aggresive (or it the lack of eaters) as I need to clean the glass very offen and also the plastic plants are full of it.
     
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    Im looking for 'colony' fish. I read the clown loaches are perfect for it, but my tank is way to small for 15cm fish :)
     
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    Otos as has been suggested above.

    It is a good idea to supplement a pure algea diet with other fresh greens and vegetables.
     
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    Buy some rummynoses they school very nice.
     
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    Yes 50L is WAY to small for a clown loach. You should rather try and eliminate the source of algae then try to clean it the whole time.
     
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