Melanie Posted August 10, 2005 Report Share Posted August 10, 2005 I have two cories that I got from Animates. One is big andone is little. The big one moves around the tank and hunts for food, the little one seems to keep to himself in one place and only eat occasionally. What is the normal activity level for these fish? Is my sleepy one sick? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted August 10, 2005 Report Share Posted August 10, 2005 They are more active at night but larger ones do seem to move around a lot more, perhaps they feel braver. As long as the little one is getting enough food I would not worry too much. It might help to buy some more though as corys are happier in groups. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melanie Posted August 10, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2005 If I can get rid of some of my baby guppies or move them to another tank, maybe I can get a couple more corys. He is up now and eating; he just let the big guy eat first is what it looks like. Or maybe he ingested a baby guppy and now has a tummyache. (Just kidding about that one.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted August 10, 2005 Report Share Posted August 10, 2005 Letting the bigger one eat first is quite likely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jude Posted August 10, 2005 Report Share Posted August 10, 2005 Both my albino corys go through periods where they are quiet and inactive and its usually one of the other. Maybe they just need a rest sometimes Cheers Jude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melanie Posted August 12, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2005 I'm still worried about him. He's now kind of hiding in the plants. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melanie Posted August 18, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2005 Poor little guy passed away. I hope he didn't starve to death. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted August 18, 2005 Report Share Posted August 18, 2005 Sorry to hear that Melanie. I wonder if he was bullied by the bigger one? They are happier in groups so if your tank has room, get 2 or 3 more or the same thing will happen again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
douwe Posted August 18, 2005 Report Share Posted August 18, 2005 Hi Melanie I'm sorry the small one passed away It helps when you keep them in a group, at least half a dozen or more, ofcourse it also depends on your tank size. Another options is to feed at different places at the same time, so it is more likely they al get a feed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melanie Posted August 19, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2005 The Local Fish Shop said they were fine as a pair. I tried to make sure the little one got some food in one corner of the tank while the big one was in the other, but he only ever ate a few bites. Poor little guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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