Cory Decision

[mattlee]

Corys don't necessarily need sand though. I've kept fish years and always kept cories on ordinary round gravel. They've always lived years and not succumbed to any barbel bacterial infections. They won't if you hoover the gravel regularly with water changes.

the op has pointy gravel which is not ideal for corys. small smooth pebbles/gravel indeed is ok but with all the shuffling around in the search for food there is a risk of damage to the barbels which could in turn lead to infection. it may not and like yourself have happy old corys using gravel but is it worth the risk? is it fair on the fish? we can only give our advice and opinions and it seems most people agree that corys are much better, happier and safer in sand

 

[Inchworm]

I did have some stocking in mind. I built this tank around zebra danios. Ill admit the corys are an after thought.
However, I came here for advice on two species, not to lectured into changing to sand, despite telling everyone twice I'm not going to. And definitely not to be blasted for "not having stock in mind." This is why I was hesitant to even ask. Forget I even asked. I will go with what I want since no one really seems to want to help, and seems to only just attack me for my choice. So, don't bother answering anymore, as I shall be leaving this forum for good.

Nobody "blasts" anyone in this section. You came for advice and what you got was excellent.