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Best Algae Eaters for Freshwater Tanks
Last updated: May 2026
- Otocinclus — soft algae when groups healthy
- Nerite snail — glass policing
- Amano shrimp — hair algae help
- True SAE for BBA nuances
- Bristlenose pleco — manageable algae appetite
- Cherry shrimp — light duty
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