So before opting for a Pleco my research guided me towards a beautiful fish called the Panda Garra.

Thank you to everyone for your feedback!!!

Well, every tank eventually gets algea, especially on the glass.

With regards to the comment about temperature, I am seeking out a Apistogramma baenschi Inka which from multiple sources state a wide range of temp and will be fine with just about any pleco. I think regular (non dwarf) cichlids ...

Thanks bekateen, I assume these are smaller bristlenose species?
My LFS recommended only a Britlenose or Clown and from ym research on how large they typically get I would agree those are my best bets here.
I also read about the rubbernose as not getting too large, and love the idea they eat black ...

I recently got the Fluval Flex 9 which is only 9 gallons. Some even consdier this a micro tank.

Looking for a good algea eater, don't like Chinese algea eaters, never had success with them.
I was thinking of a clown pleco or the Bristlenose as they stay small.

Tank mates with be a single pair of ...