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	Best 46 gal Community Bottom Feeder?
Inkling Fish Addict Posts: 689 Kudos: 498 Votes: 11 Registered: 07-Dec-2005	Hello! I think I'm pretty set on the Clown Loaches (a trio), and have done the research, and know I will have to upgrade after a few years. But I have also seen a few other bottom feeders that struck my intrest: 1x Lace Catfish or 6x Peppered Corys or 1x Pictus Cat or 3x Rainbow Sharks or Red Tail Sharks. The stock list I am looking at is this: 3x or 4x Koi or Black Veil Tail Angelfish 4x Rams or a school of peaceful tetras/barbs and I am considering an African Butterfly Fish Any suggestions are greatly appreciated!!! Inky
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:04
stampingchick Fingerling Posts: 28 Kudos: 13 Votes: 1 Registered: 24-Dec-2005	Given the choices you gave, I would suggest the peppered cories. I have a 46 too, and for bottom feeders I have 2 upside down cats (that I never see) 2 spotted cories and 2 peppered. Whenever I have to buy more, I will definately get the peppered. They are more active and visible than the others. I really like them and would recommend them to anyone who is looking for a bottom feeder. Good Luck and HTH!!!
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:04
keithgh Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 6371 Kudos: 6918 Votes: 1542 Registered: 26-Apr-2003	I agree the Cories would be your best choice. Each of the other choice could have problems either size or compatability. Have a look in [link=My Profile]http:// www.fishprofiles.com/interactive/forums/profile.asp?userid=6741" style="COLOR: #00FF00[/link] for my tank info [link=Betta 11Gal Desktop & Placidity 5ft Community Tanks]http://photobucket.com/albums/b209/keithgh/Betta%20desktop%20tank/" style="COLOR: #00FF00[/link] Keith Near enough is not good enough, therefore good enough is not near enough, and only your best will do. I VOTE DO YOU if not WHY NOT? VOTE NOW VOTE NOW
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:04
jasonpisani Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 5553 Kudos: 7215 Votes: 1024 Registered: 24-Feb-2003	A school of 6 Corydoras are the best choise, but make sure that you don't overstock the tank with your fish choises. http://www.geocities.com/s8xi5heh/classic_blue.html http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/s8xi5heh/my_photos http://www.flickr.com/photos/corydoras/ Member of the Malta Aquarist Society - 1970. http://www.maltaaquarist.com
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:04
Inkling Fish Addict Posts: 689 Kudos: 498 Votes: 11 Registered: 07-Dec-2005	I think Im gonna hold off until I can find some Panda Cories Inky
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:04
luvmykrib Fish Addict Posts: 585 Kudos: 256 Votes: 27 Registered: 08-Nov-2005	Pandas are great little cories! They make a great addition to any tank, they seem to be compatible with a large range of fish. And because of their size you can keep more of them than their larger cousins! This is always a bonus for those of us who like to have large numbers of fish. In larger schools they are more visible as well. "If you're afraid you'll make a mistake, you won't make anything." -Family Circus
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:04
Inkling Fish Addict Posts: 689 Kudos: 498 Votes: 11 Registered: 07-Dec-2005	Thats what I was thinking. Plus Pandas are so cute! Inky
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:04


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