What is a good bottom feeder

[Lay6488]

Setting up 90 gallon mbuna tank and going to be getting fish soon what is a good bottom feeder beside Pleco - they create a lot of waste I know is there a better cleaner bottom feeder small catfish or a type of shrimp not to up to date on bottom feeders always had Pleco want something different for this tank what would get along with mbunas small size

 

[Tieberion]

Shrimps/Snails wouldn't survive a mbuna tank, but a good option is some kind of catfish (probably your only option). I know a lot of folks on here keep various ones, so hopefully they can give you a compatibility list.
Good Luck!

 

[Lay6488]

What type of cat would work with mbuna fish?

 

[Skade42]

I have a Synodontis nigriventris or upside-down cat. It seems to do well in the tank and topping out at about 4" the size fits with what I was looking for. Just don't expect to see it that often. They like to hide any time the lights are on.

 

[sadaas]

You could try a Chinese Algae Eater, I have 2 in my Mbuna tank and they do great. They're quite active and you see them a bit. They also kinda aggressive and fast so defend themselves well as long as they big enough when you get them.

 

[bubbacichlids]

I agree with sadaas. I also have 2 in with mine. But from what I read when they get to adult size they can be aggressive. Also if there isn't Algae built up they can be aggressive.

 

[troyd75826]

Clown loaches are awesome with mbuna. The loaches push mine around. Just no help with algae