I've been seeing a lot of posts saying that salt is contra-indicated for many fish, especially loaches and catfish if I'm not mistaken. So, if one plans to keep mollies, platys, swordtails, which are said to "need" salt in their water, what (if any) are appropriate bottom feeders or algae eaters to keep with them?
?Bottom feeders with livebearers
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It will depend on what level of salinity you're dealing with, as well as the specific fish. There are bottom dwellers and algae eaters in just about every evnironment out there--some of them aren't fish.
You may want to look into shrimp. Ghost shrimp will help keep the bottom of the tank clean, and while they aren't as industrious about algae removal as some fish, they do a good job. I keep some in my tank, since my amano's won't cover the entire tank. Ghosts will thrive with a bit of salt, all the way to brackish.
You may want to look into shrimp. Ghost shrimp will help keep the bottom of the tank clean, and while they aren't as industrious about algae removal as some fish, they do a good job. I keep some in my tank, since my amano's won't cover the entire tank. Ghosts will thrive with a bit of salt, all the way to brackish.
Ghost shrimp sound cool. Further question, my livebearers (2 mollys, 1 swordtail, 1 mickey mouse platy) all enjoy Wardley's shrimp pellets. Would their taste for shrimp pellets make them prone to going after the ghost shrimp?
Nope. Ghost shrimp are pretty good survivors. If you have plants and such for them to hide out in, they'll be okay. I get mine cheaply and don't worry about the occassional loss, but your fish will probably just ignore the shrimp--or fight with them for food.
Thanks, OrionGirl. I'll definitely keep them critters in mind.Simple. Salt is not required with livebearers. High TDS water is, especially for mollies.
Most common corys will be fine in this water. They are very adaptable.
Most common corys will be fine in this water. They are very adaptable.