cory

[fishyyy]

I went to my lfs today, and they had some fish labled "Cory Mellini." Does anyone have any info on these fish?

 

[breezer40]

Corydoras melini is the Bandit cory or can sometimes be called the false bandit cory (they look very much like the Corydoras metae but are not them). They grow to about 2, come from Colombia, are Omnivore, eats most foods and breed in typical cory fashion..don't know any more than this but hope this helps

 

[Inchworm]

Hi fishyyy

I have some C. melini and am quite happy with them. Unfortunately, when I bought them last year, the batch my lfs had were not quite well and I lost a few in the beginning, but the ones who survived are a fine addition to my collection. If I ever have the opportunity to get more, I will.

They look similar do the bandit corys, but seen side by side, they are easy to tell apart. If you can get them, do. I think you will be happy to have them.

Here's a link with information about how to tell the difference between them and the metae and davidsandsi, which is similar too:

http/www.scotcat.com/factsheets/metae.html

 

[fishyyy]

Thanks breezer40 and Inchworm

 

[Inchworm]

Hi fishyyy

So, are you going to get them?

 

[fishyyy]

Im thinking about it, and Im not sure yet...
But Im leaning towards yes...