giz23mo

yeah i need some kinda of bottom cleaner but don't know which one is safe to have in my tank i have eggs every other month and i don't want them eaten.. nor the fry?

Dino

Nom they do not eat fry.
If the eggs are from a cichlid, the parents will not let the cories near enough to do the eggs any harm.

Dino

COBettaCouple

the corys seem to be safe enough, especially if they're kept well fed and learn where a veggie slice or treat will often appear.

Luniyn

You said you wanted a "bottom cleaner" though. Are you looking for an algae cleaner or a food cleaner. Cory cats will mostly eat food that has fallen to the bottom but by and large do not eat any algae (or enough for you to notice a difference). If you are looking for an algae cleaner then you want Otocinclus Catfish (or Oto's) as they will eat algae like no tomorrow, however, they won't clean that much of the food that makes it to the bottom unless it's plant based (as they are herbivores). As to if Oto's will eat fry or eggs, I can't speak from experience, but considering that they are herbivores I would guess (and it's only a guess) that they wouldn't. But just thought I would clarify the "bottom cleaner" thing.

vin

With your Jack's I would recommend getting a larger bottom feeder if I were you....small fish are too tempting for them to eat....just my opinion for what that's worth.