Uploaded January 2021 | Updated September 2026, 20 hours ago

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Find out which algae eater is the best little helper in my planted aquariums. 💚
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0:00 May the best algae eater win
0:46 Size comparison
1:04 Minimum school size
1:20 Minimum tank size
1:34 Cost of otocinclus vs hillstream loach
1:54 Wow factor of oto cats vs hillstream loaches
2:22 Temperature requirements
2:49 Temperament or disposition
3:34 Diet and food preferences
4:29 Types of algae that otos and hillstream loaches eat
5:35 Ease of breeding
6:08 Results: who is the best algae eater?

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