Guest Posted February 7, 2010 Report Share Posted February 7, 2010 I was wondering what a good cheap bottom dweller is? I want to get a few different types of bottom dwellers but don't know what would be the best one. I have a group of peppered corys and I also want to get some more khulie loaches as I've lost a few over the years. So what else could I get? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted February 7, 2010 Report Share Posted February 7, 2010 Ancistrus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwiplymouth Posted February 7, 2010 Report Share Posted February 7, 2010 corydoras Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdspider Posted February 7, 2010 Report Share Posted February 7, 2010 Algae eater/gold algae eater? I rarely see Mr Algae Eater But in my flatmate's tank, Mr Sucky (GAE) is almost always out, brings a nice touch of colour to the tank, with his bright yelloness. Bristlenoses are ones you don't see often either, but I still love my 4. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 7, 2010 Report Share Posted February 7, 2010 Don't really want more corys as I have a group of peppers. Also don't really want BN's but I'm thinking of putting my big female BN in the tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamH Posted February 7, 2010 Report Share Posted February 7, 2010 Ottos aren't as cheap as BNs but are still really cool to watch zoom around the tank, mine aren't often on the bottom though :-? :lol: Some dwarf cichlids hang out around the bottom I believe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlos & Siran Posted February 7, 2010 Report Share Posted February 7, 2010 what about Yoyos? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer Posted February 7, 2010 Report Share Posted February 7, 2010 If you have a bigger tank, perhaps some horseface loaches? They look pretty cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David R Posted February 7, 2010 Report Share Posted February 7, 2010 Define cheap? IMO most bottom dwellers are cheap (under $50) except for most "fancy" plecos and large clown loaches... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southerrrngirrl Posted February 8, 2010 Report Share Posted February 8, 2010 Small Loaches such as Dwarf Chain look good in a group of six or more. You could go for Yoyo or Zebra loaches too although mine don't dwell on the bottom very much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsarmina Posted February 8, 2010 Report Share Posted February 8, 2010 Don't really want more corys as I have a group of peppers. Also don't really want BN's but I'm thinking of putting my big female BN in the tank. if you decide you want to get some BN's, i'd be happy to give you a few small one's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 8, 2010 Report Share Posted February 8, 2010 Thanks heaps for the offer Tsarmina but we don't often go over the hill so probably couldn't get any of you but if we ever are I'll send you a pm. I love dwarf chain loaches and yoyos but as I'd like a decent sized group I probably at $12 - $14 ea it would get expensive. Also are hillstream loaches any good in a tropical tank? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Posted February 8, 2010 Report Share Posted February 8, 2010 depends on what you classify as expensive... I dont think a $180 pleco is expensive but some do... all up to your budget... between $2-10... Snails, BN, Ottos, Corys (however you will need several) $10-15... Common Plecos, flying fox, algae eater $15-20... Most loaches, Corys Just depends on what you want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix44 Posted February 8, 2010 Report Share Posted February 8, 2010 since when were ottos 10 bucks? $18+ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 8, 2010 Report Share Posted February 8, 2010 lol things must be more expensive down here. At our lfs a 4cm BN is $12, ottos are $16, most cory are either $7 or the rarer ones are $14 - $18 but I agree I should have been more specific on what price I'd like to spend. I think I'll keep my peppered corys, get some more khulie loaches, maybe 5 or so BNs and some type of loach (like yoyo, dwarf chain or zebra) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamH Posted February 8, 2010 Report Share Posted February 8, 2010 since when were ottos 10 bucks? $18+ They were on special for $9.95 at HFF when I got my two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix44 Posted February 8, 2010 Report Share Posted February 8, 2010 omg. cheap! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdspider Posted February 8, 2010 Report Share Posted February 8, 2010 When my flatmate got ottos they were $14.95 from Pet World ferry Rd. Funny how the big chain store fails at economies of scale eh :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix44 Posted February 8, 2010 Report Share Posted February 8, 2010 :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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