Thousands of species of fish eat algae.
Catfish
Catfish are one of the most well-known and appreciated algae eaters in ponds, rivers, and tributaries throughout many regions. The catfish comes in a variety of species. The most identifiable characteristic is the long whisker-like tendrils that extend from its front facial area. The catfish is an efficient algae eater and tends to avoid other fish. Occasionally, however, this species may tend to be a bit aggressive. When algae run low, some catfish, namely channel catfish, will look to prey on smaller species.
Goldfish
Goldfish are a favorite in smaller fish ponds. Their attractive scale color, pleasant expression, and easy maintenance, make this an ideal species for most any pond. They accent garden ponds and Asian-style ponds while helping in their maintenance. This fish is a relative of the carp. Goldfish tend to be cheaper than their close relative koi, but tend to bring disease. It is possible for one fish to spread disease and wipe out an entire population.
Koi
This fish is hardy and accommodating for most any small pond. Some refer to the koi as a colorful carp. If your fish pond is larger, be wary of birds, namely the great blue heron. That species loves to feed on koi, and once your pond is discovered as a meal provider, you will have this additional challenge. This algae eater will add color to your pond as koi tend to sport white and orange, while goldfish are all golden orange and carp are plain gray.
Amphibians and Shrimp
Tadpoles and shrimp also are algae eaters. Tadpoles are amphibians and algae, in addition to insect larvae, are one of their most basic food sources.
Mainly bristlenose plecos and amano shrimps eat algae. Do not depend on these for algae control.
Algae, if that counts as a plant.
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Do fish eat algae? Yes, some species, like plecostomus, do eat algae.
Many fish eat algae, it depends on which type of algae. But the fish that do eat algae are catfish, red tailed fish, Florida flag fish, and plecos.
Some of them do.Small fish are mostly the ones who eat algea. Most of the bigger fish eat smaller fish.
Mosquito fish are opportunistic omnivores; so if the opportunity to eat algae came along, they would likely eat algae.
some fish eat algae. it just depends on what fish you are talking about. But yes fish do eat algae.
Large fish sometimes eat smaller fish or they will eat algae
yes algae eaters do eat dead fish because as i type this my algae eater is feasting on a dead goldfish!
Thousands upon thousands of species of fish will eat algae.
It really depends on the fish. Some don't eat plants at all. Just like mammals, fish come in many varieties which eat a wide variety of things. Dog-ma
There are a variety of algae eating fish including Rabbit fish and Surgeon fish