Told myself over and over again, wasn't gonna do it. BUT I bought 2 little Chinese something..algae eaters from Walmart today. Supposed to grow only to 1.5 inches. Right now, for a couple of days they're in the betta tank with the hyacinth. Then I'll be putting them in with the 2 goldfish.

Hi SadieMay

Isn't that always the way.I tell myself that over and over again.Now more fish.Then you go to the pet store just to have a look.Then all of a sudden your walking out the door.You have a bag of water in your hands.You are being very careful not to make to many waves.You place it some where in the car where it will be safe for the ride home.When you get home you place that bag in the tank for awhile and then open it.While you are watching you think to your self WHAT DID I EVER DO WITH OUT THIS ONE.
THEN YOU SAY AGAIN NO MORE FISH.THATS THE LAST ONE.
One day you will be shopping for another tank or a BIGGER ONE

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You should find out what species they are. If they're Chinese algae eaters, they grow much bigger than 1.5", more like 6". They also don't really eat algae as adults (just as babies). Plus, they may attack your goldfish so you'll have to keep a close eye on them! If you got another species, you should figure out which one. Otocinclus only grow to about the 1.5" (but no Chinese in their name) but are delicate and may also pester goldfish (suck on them mostly). Let us know if you can verify the species. Good luck!

You're right...they WERE the Octo guys, not the Chinese. Notice I said 'were'. I woke up looked at the betta tank, both dead. What's a good/actual algae eater?? Something that's on the 'Fish for dummys' list.....please. :blink:
My tank is starting to green up again, I have to start limiting the light over the tank again.

Sorry about the ottos. They are pretty delicate. I have a table with some algae-eating animals at http://www.fishpondinfo.com/plants/algaetable.htm
I think I need to revise some things in the chart.
I don't recommend putting any algae-eating animals in with goldfish except maybe snails if the tank is large enough. What kind of algae do you have?

The white cloudy has turned green cloudy and I have small green circles on the inside walls of my tank. All chemistry looks 'safe'.

The green circles are attached algae and are good for tank health. They can be scraped off. I just scrape the ones off the front glass and leave it on the back (and some sides). Most algae-eaters like that kind of algae. As for the green cloudy water, that's suspended algae. Doing water changes with gravel vacuumings, reducing the fish and fish food load, and reducing the number of hours the lights are on all reduce suspended algae. My 40 gallon tank got some suspended algae last month and my usual method to get rid of it (water changes and AccuClear for a fast but temporary clearing of the water) did not work. So, I added some Algae-Fix by Aquarium Pharmaceuticals (the one for ponds and not aquariums). It's not as dangeous as other algaecides and cleared up the tank in a day. I've only had to redose it a few times, maybe one dose every two weeks. I think my tank got it because some natural light hits it this time of year, and my goldfish are getting bigger.

My algae page - http://www.fishpondinfo.com/plants/algae.htm