Looking for an algae grazer for a 20g frag tank

[Rawsreef]

Ideas?

I was considering acclimating some mollies as I hear they're great for algae, but not sure.

I've also read about lawnmower blennies, but I would like something different as I already have one in my large tank.

 

[fishyjoes]

I have a 20 gallon tank and the best thing I've found personally is snails (trochus and/or astrea).
I've heard tuxedo urchins are very good too but I think they carry frags around, or knock things over so I haven't gotten one.

I've had fresh water mollies and never saw them scrape a rock entirely clean like those snails will.

 

[Rawsreef]

I have a 20 gallon tank and the best thing I've found personally is snails (trochus and/or astrea).
I've heard tuxedo urchins are very good too but I think they carry frags around, or knock things over so I haven't gotten one.

I've had fresh water mollies and never saw them scrape a rock entirely clean like those snails will.

Yeah I like urchins but I don't they theyd be ideal for a frag tank. I got some astrea snails, and blue leg hermits and a emerald crab. I want some trochus and nerites as well. Trochus are a little pricey in my area $4 per

 

[Waters]

Money cowries are also pretty good.....stay small and look nice.

 

[Rawsreef]

Money cowries are also pretty good.....stay small and look nice.

I'd love some of these, never seen to find them locally. Might have to place an online order for some.

Thanks for your input!

 

[Waters]

I'd love some of these, never seen to find them locally. Might have to place an online order for some.

Thanks for your input!

I have never found them locally either....always purchased them online. Unlike snails, they seem to last forever lol.