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Soidfuf Hobbyist Posts: 101 Kudos: 52 Votes: 12 Registered: 25-Aug-2006	Just got a new 55 gallon tank and was curious about stocking some bottom feeders to help maintain it a bit. In my experience plecos get huge and create messes. Would corys, or loaches, or maybe even shrimp be a better call? The tank has all the equipment it needs to be set up I just want to get my battle plan established. I am currently leaning towards a community tank that is lightly/medium stocked with fish. I hope to make the tank hardy and stable.
Posted 05-Jan-2011 21:47
FRANK Moderator Posts: 5108 Kudos: 5263 Votes: 1690 Registered: 28-Dec-2002	Hi, In a 55G tank, you would just be providing an expensive snack for any fish much more than an inch or larger. Corys might be a great idea. A shoal of 6 or 7 would keep the bottom levels very active. I, would stick with all of the same type and not mix them. Eventually they would mate, and you don't want have them mixed. Frank -->>> The Confidence of Amateurs, is the Envy of Professionals <<<--
Posted 06-Jan-2011 02:18
Soidfuf Hobbyist Posts: 101 Kudos: 52 Votes: 12 Registered: 25-Aug-2006	Alright, thanks. Do you think the Corys would have trouble with Angel fish?
Posted 06-Jan-2011 22:22
FRANK Moderator Posts: 5108 Kudos: 5263 Votes: 1690 Registered: 28-Dec-2002	Edited 07-Jan-2011 15:05 Hi, No, I don't think the angel fish will bother the corys they inhabit two different strata within the tank. They should get along just fine. Frank -->>> The Confidence of Amateurs, is the Envy of Professionals <<<--
Posted 07-Jan-2011 11:33


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