[GiggledustJedi]

I'm trying to come up with a list of bottom dwellers to research but what I've found so far require at least 30 gallons. My planted tank is still in the planning stages, I haven't even bought the tank, and I don't plan on buying anything bigger since I'm a complete newbie. Another thing is that I have my heart set on purchasing a male betta once my plants and other critters are thriving.

 

[philipraposo1982]

Dwarf cory catfish. Or dwarf loaches.

 

[schnebbles]

I love my panda corys! I also have amano shrimp but I guess my corys are the actual bottom dwellers.

 

[Fish Em]

Panda cories are my favorite.

 

[Daisy Mae]

I'm lucky enough that my male betta plays nice with the cories. Maybe it will work for you too. Agree with all the others suggesting cories. They're fun to watch.

 

[Calestus]

Pygmy sp. cories! I have a group of six and they are fun to watch. They shoal then break apart then come back and are all over the tank.