Bottom Feeders that actually stay on the bottom.

[CAPSLOCK]

Anyone know of some sort of bottom feeder that actually stays on the bottom? I'm doing an experiment about what kind of substrate is best, and I don't think I'll be able to get kuhli loaches (everyone's out). It's only a 20 gallon, so they need to be/stay reasonably small. And I need 6 on a semi-limited budget, so reasonably priced. Preferably reasonably available. Any ideas?


Ooh, I had a thought. I bet ADFs would work if I found some. But I still need suggestions if you've got any...

 

[FroggyFox]

cories usually hang out on the bottom. They might swim up to the top once in awhile while they're playing...but mine are on the bottom of the tank probably 95% of the time?

 

[NoDeltaH2O]

"zipper loaches" stay on the bottom as well. THere are several varieties, and here is a rather grainy pic of mine:
Someone else posted a real nice high-res pic of his, with a slightly different pattern, but I think the same fish

http://www.lehigh.edu/~ded2/aquarium/ZipperLoachWithRedFins_WOW.jpg

 

[CAPSLOCK]

Aww, he's cute! I don't think I've ever seen one. I need to find some bigger fish stores around here to brouse. Do you know how big they get?

Cories are a possibility, they just move around a lot. They would work, just take more effort to collect data for. I think they rank right below ADFs on my "experiment wish list." But then, I know I can definately find them around here.

 

[chrysler_12]

hey delta... just wonderin... how can you get pictures that clear in a tank... i've been trying everything...