types of fish?

Question
I have a 10 gallon freshwater tank and 4 small fish in it. I was wanting to get a "sucker fish/ algae eater for my tank and do not know which one to get. Please help!

Answer
Hi Taresah;

The best algae eater for small tanks is called "Otocinclus". They grow to be no larger than two inches long and aren't aggressive at all. I would get two for a ten gallon. Here is a web page about them;

http://www.fishpondinfo.com/otto.htm

Avoid the algae fish known as the "Chinese Algae Eater". They get very mean as they mature, especially in a small tank. Also avoid all types of plecostamus. Most get far too large (a foot long) and even the small types need a bigger tank than ten gallons.

At Your Service;
Chris Robbins