Best 5 Bottom Dwellers for Your Fish Tank

If you are looking to fill up your fish tank with a few bottom-dwelling, you may find this list interesting. We have picked top 5 bottom dweller fish you can add to your tank and keep your tank clean and attractive.

Geophagus

Geophagus means sand-sifter or eartheater. Geophagus swim to the bottom of a tank, take mouthfuls of sand, sift through it, and spit it out. This process goes all day long. Their length can range anywhere from 6-10 inches. Geophagus comes in a number of varieties and each having a different attitude. They do all the dirty work and you may see less consumption of gravel vac. Stay cautious about the freshwater planted aquariums, these fish can dig up your plants from the root, make sure to put big rocks around the base for protection.

Synodontis Lucipinnis

Synodontis Lucipinnis are about 3 inches long and resembles the shark when they swim. They have unique looks and like to hide. The Synodontis Lucipinnis are from the catfish family which also makes them nocturnal. They love to clean the bottom of the tanks and can people often keep them as single centerpiece fish. However, it’s better to keep them in groups of 3 or more. They are quite expensive and needs proper attention from the buyer.

Loaches

The Loach Family is an amazing bottom feeder. Loaches come in many different varieties and they consume dead organisms. You can choose these scavengers from a number of different species. Clown Loach, Kuhli Loach, and Dwarf Chain Loach are few of the best types of loaches.

Shrimp

The only reason shrimps are at the bottom of our list is that they can’t live with everything. Shrimp will always be eaten by the larger fish. They come in different colors and are amazing tank cleaners when it comes to algae. Due to their small size, they can go through the narrow spots to clean them up. They reproduce quickly so you might see more shrimps appear in your tank in no time. Keep shrimps with compatible mates and they will prove to be the best bottom dwellers and scavengers that you can add to your tank.

Corydoras

The Corydoras are the best bottom dwellers. They are small-sized fish, lives in a group of 6 or more. They are about 2-3 inches long and come in many varieties which include the Salt and Pepper Corydoras, Corydoras Libros, Bronze Corydoras, Albino Corydoras, Sterbai Corydoras, Julia Corydoras, and Panda Corydoras. A Dwarf Corydoras or the Corydoras Axelrod is the best if you want to add a large number of fish in your tank.

Conclusion

It is important to keep a perfect balance of fish in your aquarium and it also depends upon your personal choice. You should buy a combination of different fish, not only the one that is used for cleaning. A freshwater aquarium is meant for personal enjoyment but should also be cleaned on time.