An algae eater can be a species of fish or even an invertebrate such as a snail or species of shrimp. Some algae eaters feed on specific types of algae while others graze more openly on multiple different types. Others may also feed on aquarium plants, so be careful about adding algae eaters to a planted aquarium.

Will Chinese algae eater eat plants?

Though they will eat vegetation, they probably won't eat your plants. Use a heater to maintain the water within the range of 75-80°F. The pH can be anywhere from 5.8 to 8.0. The outlet of your filter should create a sufficient flow of water around your aquarium.

Will Siamese algae eater eat plants?

The main part of their diet is in their name. In the wild they would eat algae, plant matter, and vegetation but they're not just herbivores. They're scavengers so they will eat whatever they find, including dead fish and insects.