Need a bottom dweller for a community tank

[crazy_davis1988]

Hi i am currently looking for a bottow dwelling fish(preferably in the 6-8 inch range) that can go in a community tank. Any suggestions.....

 

[davo]

what you got in your tank already, plus what size is it? plecos are a good start-theyre loads in the 6-8 inch range at assorted prices.

 

[dougefresh]

i've always used suckermouth cats............i never like plecos..............this is the one i have now.......http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_Display.cfm?pCatId=938

 

[Honda12]

What size tank and fish do you have. Clown loaches work good. They get that big but it is hard to find them for sale at that size.

 

[crazy_davis1988]

the community tank is 50 gallons and there are 3 boseman rainbows, 4 bolivian rams, 2 opaline gouramis and five tiger barbs

 

[DiscusMel]

You could try Flagtail Porthole cat (Dianema urostriata) if you
can get them, get to roundabout 5-6in and act just the same
as corydoras just bigger.

 

[FishHeadSoup]

clown loaches or pictus cats would b cool

 

[DeLgAdO]

white line pimelodus are good

 

[Miles]

the community tank is 50 gallons and there are 3 boseman rainbows, 4 bolivian rams, 2 opaline gouramis and five tiger barbs

Based on what you have in there, I would do a school of Corydora or Brochis.. Maybe some of the nice spotted corys or skunk cories? The emerald green brochis would be nice too.. I would stay away from any single specimen type fish, aggressive fish, or fish that grow large. With the peaceful small schooling fish you have, a school of small bottom dwellers would be a nice addition of color and movement. You could also throw in a fancy pleco or two..

 

[HarleyK]

Howdy,

I agree with Miles. Based on your current fish and also considering the 50 gal limit, a school of smaller catfisch will be best for the fish and also look much better. If you want to go for monster looks, then you should consider a few spotted raphaels.

HarleyK