Corydora Species Tank, Algea/pleco?

[phantomlink]

Tomorrow I'm getting a new tank for a corydora species tank ( maybe kuhlis as well, all depends what size of tanks they have when I arrive )
 
I plan for it to be low tech planted with ~20-40w of CFL lighting enough for moderate or so lighting on the size of tank I'm getting.  My question is, even though I'm catering more towards corys, with the plants and possible algae problems I might get will it be a good idea to break the species barrier and get a small bristlenose?

 

[Questions?]

what size is the tank? and bn plecos like it towards a higher temperature (80+ farenhiet) so depending on the corys i don't think it would be a good idea. i would go for maybe 3 ottos (or 6 depending on size of tank) since they dont need as high on temps as bn plecos and they dont have as much bioload

 

[greenmumma141]

I think so. i would wait and see if you get any algae build up, if you do then get a bn but if you don't, then you don't really need one. every tank is different so you never really know. I think it would still be an appropriate species tank if you were to get a bn, but thats just IMO.


I have a bn with cories and i keep them both around 79 F and they're all fine.

 

[phantomlink]

what size is the tank? and bn plecos like it towards a higher temperature (80+ farenhiet) so depending on the corys i don't think it would be a good idea. i would go for maybe 3 ottos (or 6 depending on size of tank) since they dont need as high on temps as bn plecos and they dont have as much bioload

Its going to be anywhere from a 30 gallon breeder, to a 75 gallon depending if I can get someone to buy this used 50 gallon I have ( I would use it, but I Need more then 12 inches of width for my plant ideas ) Also depends what the store has in stock for tanks really.  The only problem is it would be a brand new tank and thats usually bad for ottos

 

[Questions?]

oh, i thought it was already established. also in that size tank you could easily have 1 pleco, and 2 in the 75 gallon

 

[eaglesaquarium]

I've never seen that BN's prefer "higher" temps.  seriouslyfish, states 21-26C - 70-79F, which is basically the same as most cories species.
 
http/www.seriouslyfish.com/species/ancistrus-sp-3/
 

Water Conditions
Temperature: 21 – 26 °C
pH: 5.5 – 7.5
Hardness: 18 – 268 ppm

 
 
Incidentally, I keep my tank at roughly 74F and my panda cories are doing fantastically well - just found another fry tonight, and my BN has grown quite fat and happy... or at least as happy as possible.

 

[Questions?]

I've never seen that BN's prefer "higher" temps.  seriouslyfish, states 21-26C - 70-79F, which is basically the same as most cories species.

i read online (it was a while ago) from a bn pleco breeder, since at the time i was gonna breed mine until i realized i pobaly have 2 males and they are too young, and he said bn plecos prefer the temperature at approx. 81 degrees, but he has bred them in a range of temperature from 78 to 95 degrees

 

[phantomlink]

95 seems overkill

 

[eaglesaquarium]

I've never seen that BN's prefer "higher" temps.  seriouslyfish, states 21-26C - 70-79F, which is basically the same as most cories species.

i read online (it was a while ago) from a bn pleco breeder, since at the time i was gonna breed mine until i realized i pobaly have 2 males and they are too young, and he said bn plecos prefer the temperature at approx. 81 degrees, but he has bred them in a range of temperature from 78 to 95 degrees

 
I always like to consider more than one source, before I consider anything to be reputable.  
 
 
http/www.aquaticcommunity.com/fish/ancistrusdolichopterus.php

Water parameters: Temperature 23-27ºC / 74-80ºF; pH 7.0 – 8.0

 
http/www.planetcatfish.com/catelog/species.php?species_id=49

Temperature 21.5-26.5°C or 70.7-79.7°F (Show others within this range)

 
http/www.seriouslyfish.com/species/ancistrus-sp-3/

Water Conditions
Temperature: 21 – 26 °C

 
http/www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=830+837+1039&pcatid=1039

Water Conditions: 74-79° F, KH 6-10, pH 6.5-7.4

 
http/www.tropicalfishkeeping.com/profiles/bristlenose-pleco/

Soft to medium hard (< 15 dGH), acidic to slightly basic (pH < 7.5) water, temperature 22-27C/71-81F. These ranges suit the common bristlenose, but wild-caught species will have specific and limited ranges.

 
 
 
That seems like pretty good consensus that low 70s up to about 80F seems to be the sweet spot for BN plecos.
 
 
I did find this species: Ancistrus triradiatus, which does seem to prefer warmer water conditions...

Temperature 24.0-30.0°C or 75.2-86°F

 http/www.planetcatfish.com/catelog/species.php?species_id=883
 
So, I suppose it comes down to the specific species, rather than just any "Bristlenose Pleco".   There are far more BN plecos than many think... the folks at planetcatfish are really good at identfiying between nearly (or seemingly) identical plecos.  

 

[N0body Of The Goat]

 and bn plecos like it towards a higher temperature (80+ farenhiet)

 
Where have you pulled that gem of misinformation from? These catfish are known to exist in waters that have been recorded as low as 21.5C (~71F).
 
http/www.planetcatfish.com/catelog/species.php?species_id=49

 

[Questions?]

they are hardy species, i dont remember where i got it from. but the guy said his most successful breeding is done at about 85 degrees farenhiet, and thats how he make his living, so i am guessing hes pretty successful

 

[greenmumma141]

 

Its going to be anywhere from a 30 gallon breeder, to a 75 gallon depending if I can get someone to buy this used 50 gallon I have ( I would use it, but I Need more then 12 inches of width for my plant ideas ) Also depends what the store has in stock for tanks really.  The only problem is it would be a brand new tank and thats usually bad for ottos

 
Again, i wanted until my brand new tank had developed a reason to purchase otos (in my case, a diatom slime outbreak lol). I have 4 now and they are doing great, rounded bellies and all  

 

[JenCliBee]

All the info given regarding temps is correct, they 'do not' need temps of 80+ to breed, ive bred them at low 70's, maybe the breeder means he raises the temps that high so he can cool it further with a water change to induce spawning?.
 
 
To the OP's Q..... having a BN would really depend on why your having a cory species tank?... is it to purposely breed them?.... if so a BN may not be the best option, they will certainly have a feast from cory eggs.... if your not intending to breed, a BN would be a perfect tank mate tbh.

 

[phantomlink]

I'm not intending to breed, but if I see eggs I'll move them or if I see them pairing I have 2 empty 10 gallons and 2 empty 20 gallons I can use.  I went with a large group of panda corys

 

[eaglesaquarium]

Cories don't really "pair" like some species.  The female lays an egg (or several) and carries them around between abdominal fins (forget the specific name) while males (usually two, sometimes more) will chase her and fertilize them, and then she will place them somewhere... (And then they repeat the process over and over) Remember that cories are highly social fish, so they will spawn in groups rather than in pairs like more territorial species.