> The fact remains that Algae Eaters are not suitable tankmates for small > fish, but the retail trade has a vested interest in perpetuating the myth > of their compatibility. Whoa Horsey, If you're implying that an otocinclus is going to deep 6 even a H. formosa, you're crazy. The only incompatibility that I've ever heard of with otos is with discus and the occasional otto will eat the slime coat off of the discus. However, I don't know of a strain of "small" discus. Cheers, Matthew