Cory

[mypapercuthurts]

do cories do the same job as plecos and otos? are they more agressive and could i get some if i didnt have my pleco

 

[LoachLover]

Cory Cats are more for cleaning up the bottom of the tank and in the gravel, they don't clean the glass and stuff like a pleco or otto would.

And I've never had any of them be agressive.

 

[Tokis-Phoenix]

Although corys will clean/scavenge off teh bottom of the tank, you still need to keep your gravel/sand substrate very clean yourself as corys can only clean like the top 1cm of substrate and can get infections if the substrate is not clean enough. They will also need their diet substituted with catfish pelets and/or algae wafers as well, they are some of the most peaceful fish you can get and need to be kept in groups but your tank is already getting quite crowded anyways.

 

[mypapercuthurts]

so otos would be my best choice out of them since i want somthing sort of small and hardy

 

[Teelie]

Otos are a more delicate fish and tend to have a high death rate. A pleco might be better.

 

[mypapercuthurts]

ok