Snails, shrimp, lobsters, ??

[Jmedic25]

Any good bottom feeders that stir sand and eat poo that would survive in a malawi tank?....I dont know any....need some suggestions

 

[Niki]

I don't think there is any bottom feeder that will eat/clean up poo....

 

[Niki]

I don't think there is any bottom feeder that will eat/clean up poo....

And I believe there is a type o snail that will move the sand, someone with more knowledge should know which type of snail I am thinking of

 

[Mrc8858]

I've heard of electric blue crayfish being kept with cichlids

 

[TheCrazyFishLady]

Malaysian trumpet snails help with stirring the substrate. You can normally get them for free from petstores, so no worries if your fish eat them.

 

[Jmedic25]

I've heard of electric blue crayfish being kept with cichlids

My cichlids are small.. Id actually be worried the crayfish would kill some

 

[Mrc8858]

My cichlids are small.. Id actually be worried the crayfish would kill some

Cichlids are very fast the only ones the crayfish would get would be hurt or sick fish

 

[Jmedic25]

Cool...how many would I need for a 75 gallon tank. Also I read that they are known to climb out. I have a skimmer box and sump system, also a HOB. While 90% of the tank is covered in glass, the very back is open. He could also climb out of the stupid fluval heater I bought. Its not submersible. I hate it

 

[Mogurako]

I would not put a crayfish in a tank with any fish that you are attached to. They grow quite large and are opportunistic feeders and will catch anything they can eat and I can guarantee they will catch your fish.

The best thing to eat fish poop and stir the sand is your gravel vac when you do your weekly PWC.

 

[ronnieroach]

I would not put a crayfish in a tank with any fish that you are attached to. They grow quite large and are opportunistic feeders and will catch anything they can eat and I can guarantee they will catch your fish.

The best thing to eat fish poop and stir the sand is your gravel vac when you do your weekly PWC.

haha.. yeah i have an EBL in my affy tank & i gotta say i've noticed him trying to snag fish that swim in his cave lately.. & i keep him well fed so its def a risk no matter what

PLUS, most try to get out & are successful if the tank isnt sealed completely.. mine is just too dumb to try it i guess

he's getting the boot once i find someone to take him from me so i recommend not even bothering w/ em.. especially when they're like 30 bucks!!