Aqua Posted February 12, 2003 Report Share Posted February 12, 2003 Does anybody own these fish? They're so good! A tad worried though, I only have one, I've dubbed it a 'he' out of simplicity (and coz boys are better! ). He seems to be really really really energetic! It's almost like he's on speed of some kind... Is this normal?? I was under the impression that they would be the shy retiring type... :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pegasus Posted February 12, 2003 Report Share Posted February 12, 2003 Does anybody own these fish? They're so good! Hi Aqua, Just about everybody has Cory's of one type or another, and there are hundreds of variations. They are better in pairs or groups, and as far as being active, this is a real good sign. They love white worm, bloodworm, and will also eat flake, and even swim upside down on the surface to eat some foods as well They will work from day to day with very few breaks, and are an endless source of enjoyment to watch. They like a little private spot where they can take refuge, although nothing really bothers these little guys. They will cause no harm to any other fish, and are pretty hardy with a good resistance to disease. They prefer a graveled bottom of a smooth type with no sharp edges that may wear their barbles down, and they will spend endless hours routing among the gravel for any sign of food. If you have them in a fry tank, you will need to feed them something other than liquid fry food. Flakes will do, but don't overfeed, and try to feed it/them in one spot so that you can clean up the leftovers if needed. To me they are the "Clowns of the Aquaria" and no good tank should be without some. Try to get another one as soon as you can, you won't regret it Happy Days, Bill (Pegasus) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajbroome Posted February 12, 2003 Report Share Posted February 12, 2003 Aqua said... > ... I've dubbed it a 'he' out of simplicity Males have dorsal fins that look way too tall to be 'right'. They're generally smaller and thinner than females too, but comparisons only work if you've got both options to look at Get another one or two, the one you've got will appreciate it and probably become even more entertaining. I'm hoping to get some for my LF-WCMM tank soon. Andrew. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kriber Posted February 12, 2003 Report Share Posted February 12, 2003 To me they are the "Clowns of the Aquaria" and no good tank should be without some. I agree , but in my 3' i've already got 3 oto's and 1 sailfin pleco which fortunatively stay out of the kribs way. When I used to have fish a while ago my bronze cory keep getting its tails nipped by the solitary krib a had, bad luck for the krib as 'Cattie' was my favourite so krib was disposed off. Does anyone out there keep kribs with cory cats and how do they get along? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldie Posted February 12, 2003 Report Share Posted February 12, 2003 Nope like you Kriber i found that the kribs just nipped them. So I got a flying fox - siamese algae eater- to go with the kribs. These two types of fish mix well together I have found. The cories, two bronze and one peppered are in the guppy tank and doing well. I was reading that peppered catfish like to shoal and am feeling mean that mine is solitary maybe I had better go visit organisms in Christchurch andpick up one or two more and a large tank at same time :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peety Posted February 20, 2003 Report Share Posted February 20, 2003 I started with 3 now have about 6 or 7 (can't tell they move around a bit). I love em'. They clean up the tank and are problem free. If you in Ak you can have a couple of my kids if ya want...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aqua Posted February 21, 2003 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2003 you talking about baby peppered cats peety?? I'd love a couple! I've decided that once my current spawn of WCMM has matured, I'm gonna transfer them all to the tropical tank, coz the other tank just isn't big enough! (26L) :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted March 5, 2003 Report Share Posted March 5, 2003 when you say they are better off in pairs or groups... do they have to be of the same kind? ie. all peppered catfish? or can you have one peppered catfish, one striped catfish, etc... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajbroome Posted March 5, 2003 Report Share Posted March 5, 2003 Richard said... > when you say they are better off in pairs or groups... do they > have to be of the same kind? I think they're better in groups of their own species, yes, although the albinos and bronzes (both Corydoras aeneus) school together nicely and seem to 'recognise' each other as being one species. Andrew. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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