Bottom Dweller Fish Suggestions

fishy55599 said:

i think possibly otos may work
shrimp also possible
if the gravel is rounded then most bottom feeders should be fine. but if its sharp then its not

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doresy said:

fishy55599 said:

i think possibly otos may work
shrimp also possible
if the gravel is rounded then most bottom feeders should be fine. but if its sharp then its not

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It's not just the sharpness of the substrate that effect Cory and the like. With gravel food etc. gets between the stones and rots pretty quick offering bacterial infection to probing barbels. With sand the food etc. does not penetrate so much as it is all eaten quickly.

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fishy55599 said:

doresy said:

fishy55599 said:

i think possibly otos may work
shrimp also possible
if the gravel is rounded then most bottom feeders should be fine. but if its sharp then its not

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It's not just the sharpness of the substrate that effect Cory and the like. With gravel food etc. gets between the stones and rots pretty quick offering bacterial infection to probing barbels. With sand the food etc. does not penetrate so much as it is all eaten quickly.

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oh i never new that

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doresy said:

fishy55599 said:

doresy said:

fishy55599 said:

i think possibly otos may work
shrimp also possible
if the gravel is rounded then most bottom feeders should be fine. but if its sharp then its not

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It's not just the sharpness of the substrate that effect Cory and the like. With gravel food etc. gets between the stones and rots pretty quick offering bacterial infection to probing barbels. With sand the food etc. does not penetrate so much as it is all eaten quickly.

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oh i never new that

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Besides, there is nothing more entertaining than watching Cory sifting sand through their gills......well apart from watching a tank full of Tanganyikans

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Caprichoso said:

I have 3-5mm river gravel and it does not hurt their barbels. All of my corydoras have their barbels intact and I've had them for ages. If you want gravel, get gravel. If you want sand, get sand. It's merely about what you like. As far as detritus rotting and causing issues with your fish, that's just silly. If you vacuum the gravel regularly, you will never have a problem. Fish get sick when you fail to maintain the tank properly.

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doresy said:

Caprichoso said:

I have 3-5mm river gravel and it does not hurt their barbels. All of my corydoras have their barbels intact and I've had them for ages. If you want gravel, get gravel. If you want sand, get sand. It's merely about what you like. As far as detritus rotting and causing issues with your fish, that's just silly. If you vacuum the gravel regularly, you will never have a problem. Fish get sick when you fail to maintain the tank properly.

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"It's merely about what you like."

Of course it is....... Guess the fish have no option

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Caprichoso said:

doresy said:

Caprichoso said:

I have 3-5mm river gravel and it does not hurt their barbels. All of my corydoras have their barbels intact and I've had them for ages. If you want gravel, get gravel. If you want sand, get sand. It's merely about what you like. As far as detritus rotting and causing issues with your fish, that's just silly. If you vacuum the gravel regularly, you will never have a problem. Fish get sick when you fail to maintain the tank properly.

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"It's merely about what you like."

Of course it is....... Guess the fish have no option

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Well I guess having gravel and a healthy school of cories must not account for much then? As pointed out, it won't harm their barbels, so YES, it is a personal choice on what substrate you get as it causes no harm. All clear then?

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Camillemj said:

Greetings,

I'm looking for suggestions for a bottom dweller fish for my 30 gallon community tank(16" deep by 36" long by 12" width). The tank is new and I am on the second week of fish-less cycling. I've got it set up with live plants(java fern) gravel, large rocks and afew plastic plants.

Previously I wanted corys (green or panda) BUT I have learned that they wouldn't like the gravel substrate. I love the medium gravel look, so changing the substrate is out. I am willing to add more caves/hiding places.

Can someone give me some suggestions for bottom dweller fishes that would be suitable with danios and platties.


Thanks
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Camillemj said:

Thank you all for your opinions. My gravel is washed yard gravel granite/quartz type from a home improvement store. It doesn't look sharp and I didn't get scratches when I washed it. Sharp is a relevant term and at this time I don't want to risk it.

I think I didn't phrase my question correctly. I'm wondering about other species that live mostly on the bottom/middle region of my tank that won't be bothered by my active danios and colorful plattys.

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