Festivum Tankmates Question and Angelfish Question

[HumuhumuFan]

Hi everyone. I currently have a 55g tank with a festivum and 1 scalare angelfish. There are also 9 black skirt tetras. Except for the occasional chase from the festivum at feeding time, there are no issues.

I'd like to add a bottom dwelling fish species to the mix. I love corydoras cats, but I'm worried the festivum will eat them. The festivum is about 5-6". I love clown plecos, but in my experience they are more interested in eating driftwood than leftover food. If not corys, maybe a raphael or two? Bushynhose pleces? Any other good choices?

Other question: my angelfish always has very long poops, but they are not clear or white. I've tried googling it but all I find are articles about internal parasites and stringy, white poops. These are the same color as the fish food.

Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

 

[Mazan]

I think some of the larger Corydoras species should be fine with the festivum.

 

[HumuhumuFan]

Thanks for the feedback. Maybe I'll try emeralds.

 

[FJB]

I would not worry much about the long poops, if not stringy clear and white. In my experience, festivity are relatively peaceful, particularly towards something like cories.

 

[Mazan]

Agreed, my festivums are calm and peaceful, don't bother any other fish. but WC ones might be different from what I have read.

 

[A201]

I keep Botia Loaches for bottom feeders. You might look at YoYo Loaches. Very active, durable & efficient scavengers.

 

[Mazan]

I would prefer the Corydoras, I like to keep things geographically more or less correct!