Bottom-dwelling fish

These live on and near the substrate, which leaves the middle and top of the tank free for other fish. Most want sinking food of their own, and the ones with barbels need sand or smooth gravel.

17 that fit

Bronze corydoras

20 gal+72–79°FpH 6.0–7.5Groups of 6+

Otocinclus

10 gal+72–79°FpH 6.0–7.5Groups of 4+

Bristlenose pleco

29 gal+73–81°FpH 6.5–7.5

Kuhli loach

20 gal+75–86°FpH 5.5–7.0Groups of 5+

Hillstream loach

20 gal+68–75°FpH 6.5–7.5Groups of 3+

Panda corydoras

20 gal+68–77°FpH 6.0–7.5Groups of 6+

Peppered corydoras

20 gal+64–77°FpH 6.0–7.5Groups of 6+

Sterbai corydoras

20 gal+75–82°FpH 6.0–7.5Groups of 6+

Clown loach

125 gal+77–86°FpH 6.0–7.5Groups of 5+

Yoyo loach

40 gal+75–82°FpH 6.5–7.5Groups of 5+

Dwarf chain loach

20 gal+72–82°FpH 6.0–7.5Groups of 6+

Clown pleco

20 gal+73–82°FpH 6.5–7.5

Common pleco

125 gal+72–82°FpH 6.5–7.5

Rubber lip pleco

29 gal+68–78°FpH 6.5–8.0

Pictus catfish

55 gal+72–79°FpH 6.0–7.5Groups of 3+

Chinese algae eater

55 gal+72–82°FpH 6.0–8.0

Dojo loach

55 gal+59–77°FpH 6.5–8.0Groups of 3+

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