Bottom Feeders?

SouthernJustice · 07-09-2005, 01:08 PM

Do any of you guys have an idea as to the best type of bottom feeder / Scavenger I could use for my 10 gallon (see bottom for details) ? I used to have the "Red Claw Crab" but he took a patriotic exit. I've seen some of those catfish type fish and the scavenger sharks that do a pretty good job cleaning the bottom of the tank and I've also read about ghost shrimp, however I am concerned about space, compatability, etc... (Keep in mind the MALE BETTA here.) Any suggesstions?

Stephie · 07-19-2005, 06:04 PM

My best advice is shrimp, but I get that from my years with saltwater, and I have my saltwater cleaner shrimp... so I have no idea for freshwater.

euRasian32 · 07-20-2005, 01:36 PM

a couple of cories if you've got the room, although 4-6 for a comfortable school is recommended, 2 would be the bare minimum IMO.

I had 6 cycling my 125, all they did was swim and sift through the sand.

07-09-2005, 01:08 PM	#1
SouthernJustice Self Described Huguenot Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Michigan, but my heart resides in the South. Age: 20 Posts: 103	Bottom Feeders? Do any of you guys have an idea as to the best type of bottom feeder / Scavenger I could use for my 10 gallon (see bottom for details) ? I used to have the "Red Claw Crab" but he took a patriotic exit. I've seen some of those catfish type fish and the scavenger sharks that do a pretty good job cleaning the bottom of the tank and I've also read about ghost shrimp, however I am concerned about space, compatability, etc... (Keep in mind the MALE BETTA here.) Any suggesstions? __________________ 10 Gallon: FW Community 20 Gal Whisper Filter, Heater, Red Gravel, Fake Plants and a plastic Artillery gun 55 Gallon: 4 Red Belly Piranha

07-19-2005, 06:04 PM	#2
Stephie Fishy Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Age: 24 Posts: 13	My best advice is shrimp, but I get that from my years with saltwater, and I have my saltwater cleaner shrimp... so I have no idea for freshwater. __________________ I Can Teach You Everything And Nothing

07-20-2005, 01:36 PM	#3
euRasian32 Why So Serious? Join Date: May 2005 Location: Virginia Age: 33 Posts: 771	a couple of cories if you've got the room, although 4-6 for a comfortable school is recommended, 2 would be the bare minimum IMO. I had 6 cycling my 125, all they did was swim and sift through the sand. __________________ “Corporations pay people just enough money so they won’t quit. People work just enough so they don’t get fired. What's that about?” – Christopher Walken, Pool Hall Junkies

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