what is the best bottom eater

[Bryanfishtanks]

Hi I need some help I have 56 gallon & I want to know what is the best bottom eater for my tank?

 

[Kiskadden]

I would say you want to list your current stock in the tank.... that way nobody suggests something that might not get along with what you already have.

 

[Samzter]

I would say you want to list your current stock in the tank.... that way nobody suggests something that might not get along with what you already have.

+1
please list your parameters including temp and pH. Even though fish can adjust to pH

 

[Tieberion]

Gravel Vac

 

[trkchezz]

I use cory catfish and ghost Shrimp(some get eaten from time to time)

 

[Cactuspixie]

Gravel Vac

+1. I have kuhlis, cories and plecos- but I gravel vac twice a week with my pwc.

They are great for cleaning up excess food, but then you still have to vacuum up their poop anyway!
And I over feed the tank to make sure everyone gets something, and to prevent aggression. So they poop A LOT!

 

[bettaowner]

My 2 favorite bottom feeders are the Pygmy chain loaches and Sumatran neon green kuhli loach

 

[Tieberion]

Yeah in all seriousness, if your looking for garbage/organic matter eaters (besides poop, which shrimp/plants can help with), go for loaches.