BATHTUB GARDENS: Tub fish/algae

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I recently converted my great grandmother's antique claw footed tub in to a water garden in my yard. I have it upright, in a sunny location , with lots of plants around it, and a nice fountain pump. My question is, I find it difficult to clean sometimes--the algae makes it difficult to see the fish. I wipe it out, but it seems to swish it around too much. Any suggestions?

Also, I have two comets in there that are doing very well. I had a plectostomus, but it died--any suggestions for an algae eating aquatic animal that does well ina bathtub garden? Should I try snails? But they will eat my plants, right?

Thanks! Denise

-- posted by mdponce92