What to add?

[lisalev]

Hi!
I set up a nano (10 g) tank that has been running for over 7 months now. I have successfully had 2 false perculas and a Hawaiian Puffer in it for 5 months now. I have algae growing on the walls and would like advice on what I can add to help keep my tank cleaner. I'm interested not just in the keeping the algae clean, but the whole tank in general. The tank has live sand/rock and excellent filtration. Any advice would be appreciated. Thank you!
Lisa

 

[arlene1995]

First off, welcome to the boards!
Regarding your question, some snails and hermits would help.

 

[rebelprettyboy]

Ull have to scrub the wall from day to day to keep it clean.
Nass Snails
Cerith Snails
Turbo/Astrea Snails
Margaritas Snails
Mexican Turbo Snail... Those will keep u clean
Also Puffer needs a bigger tank

 

[lisalev]

This Puffer actually stays very tiny. It's not like the super large puffers you usually think of. He should only get about 2 inches.

 

[alix2.0]

either way he will grow too big for a 10 gallon, and munch any clean up crew you try to add. sorry.
BTW, what kind of puffer is it exactly? do you know the scientific name?

 

[lisalev]

It is a Hawaiian Spotted Puffer (Canthigaster jactator). I was told that he would be fine in this kind of tank seeing as the are relatively peaceful and he wouldn't grow much more. He is very cute and has a neat personality.

 

[shinobi9119]

deffinetly turbo snails, I have 3 in my 75 plus the rest of my cuc and they are by far the best, and huge, they seem like they wud be too big for a 2 in puffer, but you never know. Mabye one of those for a 10 gallon?