Otocinclus??

[jake_89]

This bottom feeder how many will I need in a 10 gallon to keep it clean?


Thanks

 

[Cillana]

I heard suggestions of one per 10 gallons, but two would be better so he has a buddy. Make sure you suppliment with algae chips when you don't have a lot of algae.

 

[Sprite42]

My ottocinclus are not bottom feeders. I never see them scavenging on the bottom.

Mine eat brown algae, algae wafers, dead plant matter and shrimp pellets and mushy cucumber. Once the food is gone they are back to hanging on the side of the tank.

 

[Leopardess]

Yah, otos aren't "bottom feeders" in the sense that cories are. They mostly stick onto the glass or plants and clean those off. They really only eat slime algae and other mushy substances.

I'd get 3 if you have the space. They prefer groups. But make sure that you'll be willing to buy them algae wafers and cucumbers/zucchini once in a while...

Here's a pic I took of mine yesterday

 

[revfred]

I've found out they seem to do better in groups of 3.

 

[jake_89]

Thanks alot does anybody have suggestions on a bottom feeder??

What about a Chinese Algae Eater

 

[jake_89]

Cillana do u have any pics of the 55g aquarium??
Just wondering.

 

[Cillana]

CAEs are too mean and big for a 10 gallon. Get some cories or kuhli loaches.

Yeah, I have tons of pics. I have a new photo gallery at http://www.cillana.corydorasworld.com/gallery/ but I still have lots more photos to add.

 

[Lotus]

Snails or shrimp are other good options for a 10g tank to keep excess food from building up

 

[Cillana]

PS Added the rest of my 55 gal pics and some oto pics to my gallery.