| Content | Panaqolus maccus
Characteristics:
Max Size: 4″
Care Level: Intermediate
Behavior: Peaceful
Dwelling: Bottom of tank
Diet: Omnivore
Water Movement: Medium Flow
Parameters
Temperature: 78 - 86
PH: 6.5 - 7.5
dGH: 3 - 8
dKH: 2 - 6
Tank Size: 30 gal
Grouping: Single
Tank Mates
Tetras, Rasboras, Apistogrammas, Denison Barbs, Danios, Guppies. Shrimps, snails and Otocinclus are OK, but smaller shrimp may get eaten. Avoid larger or active bottom dwellers.
Notes
Nocturnal species. Zebra Plecos are smaller than other common plecos, but they need a lot of space to hide. They're generally shy and peaceful, but can also be territorial at the same time. Provide a sandy substrate with plants, rocks, wood, caves and ample room to swim.
Although they're algae eaters, their diet cannot solely consist of algae. Supplement with wafers and other nutritious food, especially when they get older and larger.
https://plantedtankmates.com/bottom-dwelling-fish/ | Crossocheilus oblongus
Characteristics
Max Size: 7″
Care Level: Beginner
Behavior: Peaceful to Semi-Aggressive
Dwelling: Bottom of tank
Diet: Omnivore
Water Movement: Slow Moving
Parameters
Temperature: 61 – 75
PH: 6 – 7.5
dGH: 8 - 16
dKH: 4 – 10
Tank Size: 20 gal
Grouping: 1
Tank Mates
Neon Tetras, Zebra Danios, Hatchetfish, Mollies, Dwarf Gourami, Angelfish and Guppies, Zebra Loaches, Yoyo Loaches and Otocinclus:
Notes
When young, they are generally peaceful and their diet consist of algae, but as they get older and larger, they can become semi-aggressive towards each other and prefer a little more protein in their diet. | Corydoras matae
Characteristics:
Max Size: 2″
Care Level: Easy
Behavior: Peaceful
Dwelling: Bottom of tank
Diet: Omnivore
Water Movement: Slow Moving
Parameters
Temperature: 72 – 78
PH: 6.5 – 7.3
dGH: 4 - 12
dKH: 3 – 7
Tank Size: 20 gal
Grouping: 6 or more
Tank Mates
Dwarf Corydoras are great tank mates with most shrimp species!
They're also great with Tetras, Rasboras, Danios, Hatchetfish, Mollies, Dwarf Gourami, Angelfish, Guppies, Loaches and Otocinclus
Notes
Smooth sand or gravel substrate preferred. They're not solely algae eaters, so provide wafers and other foods as well. Careful with aggressive fish eaters as they may not get enough nutrition at the bottom of tank. | Corydoras pygmaeus
Characteristics:
Max Size: 1″
Care Level: Easy
Behavior: Peaceful
Dwelling: Bottom of tank
Diet: Omnivore
Water Movement: Slow Moving
Parameters
Temperature: 72 – 78
PH: 6.5 – 7.3
dGH: 4 - 12
dKH: 3 – 7
Tank Size: 10 gal
Grouping: 4 or more
Tank Mates
Dwarf Corydoras are great tank mates with most shrimp species!
They're also great with Tetras, Rasboras, Danios, Hatchetfish, Mollies, Dwarf Gourami, Angelfish, Guppies, Loaches and Otocinclus
Notes
Smooth sand or gravel substrate preferred. They're not solely algae eaters, so provide wafers and other foods as well. Careful with aggressive fish eaters as they may not get enough nutrition at the bottom of tank. | Nannoptopoma SP.
Characteristics
Max Size: 2″
Care Level: Beginner
Behavior: Peaceful
Dwelling: Bottom of tank
Diet: Herbivore
Water Movement: Slow Moving
Parameters
Temperature: 72 – 82
PH: 6 – 7.5
dGH: 6 - 15
dKH: 4 – 10
Tank Size: 10 gal
Grouping: 6
Tank Mates
Cardina and Neocardina Shrimp, Cardinal and Neon Tetras, Zebra Danios, Hatchetfish, Mollies, Dwarf Gourami, Angelfish and Guppies, Zebra Loaches, Yoyo Loaches
Notes
Otocinclus are very hardy and one of the most peaceful nano catfish you'll ever find. They're true herbivores and wont eat baby shrimp fry. They're also a shoaling fish, so when kept in larger groups they'll swim around together from one feeding point to another. | Corydoras CW127
Characteristics:
Max Size: 2 1/2″
Care Level: Easy
Behavior: Peaceful
Dwelling: Bottom of tank
Diet: Omnivore
Water Movement: Slow Moving
Parameters
Temperature: 72 – 78
PH: 6.5 – 7.3
dGH: 4 - 12
dKH: 3 – 7
Tank Size: 20 gal
Grouping: 6 or more
Tank Mates
Dwarf Corydoras are great tank mates with most shrimp species!
They're also great with Tetras, Rasboras, Danios, Hatchetfish, Mollies, Dwarf Gourami, Angelfish, Guppies, Loaches and Otocinclus
Notes
Smooth sand or gravel substrate preferred. They're not solely algae eaters, so provide wafers and other foods as well. Careful with aggressive fish eaters as they may not get enough nutrition at the bottom of tank. |
