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jennypenny
10-28-2006, 11:13 AM
I am looking for some bottom feeder suggestions. I have always had cory cats (usually albinos) and still love them, but I might like to try something new. I知 setting up a new tank (29 gal) and would like to keep a couple of angels in addition to the bottom feeders. I do not want fish that will get very large, and would prefer fish that will interact a bit and not hide too much.

So, if you have suggestions let me know the type of fish, and the number that you think might work the best. I値l even take suggestion on new types of cory cats.
daniel364
10-28-2006, 11:16 AM
otos! i thouraly(sp) recomend them, They're great, they do sit around but they still swim and like to dig into my gravel. Not sureon the compatabilty though.
christie71
10-28-2006, 11:19 AM
I am new but... i have loaches and they are sooo fun! You may want to go with zebra or burmese rather than Kuhlli if you want to see them a lot. They swim alover and play quite a bit. Everywhere I have looked for stocking info has put them as OK with Angels as well.
Cory Lover
10-28-2006, 12:34 PM
Hello,

Upside-Downers are really cool!!! They swim upside-down and usaully get up to about three inches. But they are nocturnal. They are also very fun fish to watch when they are out of hiding!

Cory Lover
fishcatch22
10-28-2006, 12:59 PM
otos are nice, but upside down cats need a nice shoal of 4-5 individuals and sound not be kept in anything smaller than 55G for a proper shoal. I beleive you would be best off with a trio of either khulii, zebra, or burmese loaches.
Cory Lover
10-28-2006, 1:04 PM
Hello,

In my opinion, Upside-Down Catfish would be fine in a 29 gallon. I have Upside-Down Catfish, and they hate each other.

Cory Lover
plah831
10-28-2006, 2:29 PM
In my opinion, Upside-Down Catfish would be fine in a 29 gallon. I have Upside-Down Catfish, and they hate each other.


that's funny you should mention that! My two upside-down cats (also in a 29 gal) used to be best friends. I got them to keep each other company when they were little. They ALWAYS hung out, constantly touching each other with their whiskers and sharing the same cave. Then, suddenly when they grew up, they "broke up" and the girl got evicted. They now live in separate caves :D

Jenny, you could try some kuhli loaches as fishcatch said. They stay small and are really neat. Tehy do better in groups of 3 or more. That or other smaller loaches would be great.

My own community tank is a bit "bottom-heavy" as I have a love affair with bottom feeders :D In my 29, I've got two upside-down cats, two dojo loaches, and 4 otos.
daniel364
10-28-2006, 2:36 PM
awww i love fishie stories.

i still stand by otos!
plah831
10-28-2006, 2:37 PM
awww i love fishie stories.

...and I've got so many :)
daniel364
10-28-2006, 2:41 PM
ooooooooooooooooooooo storytime!!!!!! pleeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaase! :clap: :clap:

we should create thread of fish stories!

just another idea as a stab in the dark a flyingfox? dont know what tank they need nore the compatibiaty oh i give up on spelling
plah831
10-28-2006, 2:57 PM
there is a thread about flying foxes http://www.aquariacentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=86782&highlight=flying+fox

They seem to get kinda aggressive. They also get to about 6 inches, so a bit too large for a 29, IMO. (Unfortunately, I think I stunted my dojo loaches :( as their max size in aquaria is 8 inches. Mine seem to have maxed out at 4 in)

daniel, I think every other thread on AC features fish stories! Otherwise that thread would get tooooo long :D
albyoscar
10-28-2006, 3:03 PM
spotted rapheal , hide most of the time but when they come out there enjoyable and get really attractive
plah831
10-28-2006, 3:05 PM
I think raphaels also get a bit large for a 29. Their max size is about 6-8 inches. They're really neat, though, and talk!
fishcatch22
10-28-2006, 3:05 PM
spotted rapheal , hide most of the time but when they come out there enjoyable and get really attractiveraphaels get to be 10" long (I think). I don't think you could do one in a 29G.
jennypenny
10-28-2006, 3:24 PM
what about some fish that will add some color to the tank? I've seen some pretty loaches before.
fishcatch22
10-28-2006, 3:36 PM
khuliis i'll fit that bill nicely, so would zebras. some of the smaller, more attractive plecos like clowns (need driftwood, though).
Cory Lover
10-28-2006, 3:36 PM
that's funny you should mention that! My two upside-down cats (also in a 29 gal) used to be best friends. I got them to keep each other company when they were little. They ALWAYS hung out, constantly touching each other with their whiskers and sharing the same cave. Then, suddenly when they grew up, they "broke up" and the girl got evicted. They now live in separate caves :D

Jenny, you could try some kuhli loaches as fishcatch said. They stay small and are really neat. Tehy do better in groups of 3 or more. That or other smaller loaches would be great.

My own community tank is a bit "bottom-heavy" as I have a love affair with bottom feeders :D In my 29, I've got two upside-down cats, two dojo loaches, and 4 otos.

Hello,

My Upside-Down Catfish did the same as yours. They were friends, but as they got older they started to fight for ranking. Now the one on the top is a very obeise female, which is named Pizzazy. Then the second ranked one is a fat female named Coconut. Then the smallest of the three is a male named Cookoo, he ranked last. Poor little guy. He gets chased by two big, fat mommas!!!! What I've learned is, the fatter they are,the higher ranked they are!

Cory Lover
plah831
10-28-2006, 3:48 PM
It's the opposite way in my tank. The male is alpha and he pushes the girl around. I haven't seen any fighting or outright scuffles for dominance, though. He just kicks her out of the prime hiding spot. He IS pretty fat. So I try to put food in the girl's cave to give her a chance. She's now "pleasantly plump", too :)

Sorry to divert your thread, jenny. In general, I think bottom feeders tend to be drag in color. It's probably because of the nature of their "occupation". They primarily use smell to ifnd their food, so they're not very visual. They also tend to be nocturnal, hence there's no need for bright colors.
FaFaFooey
10-28-2006, 4:20 PM
that's funny you should mention that! My two upside-down cats (also in a 29 gal) used to be best friends. I got them to keep each other company when they were little. They ALWAYS hung out, constantly touching each other with their whiskers and sharing the same cave. Then, suddenly when they grew up, they "broke up" and the girl got evicted. They now live in separate caves :D


Sorry to interrupt this thread, but that is hilarious!
plah831
10-28-2006, 4:23 PM
Sorry to interrupt this thread, but that is hilarious!
Thanks Fooey! Always glad to share a smile :)
I think those two had a domestic dispute. The boy got too big (musta been working out! :D ) and kicked the girl out. Oh, well. I take good care of her :)