Corydoras - what would you choose

[boxman]

I know there are lots of cories to choose from but if you had a choice to fill 4-6" of a new tank what would you go for? (Preferably 3+ fish).

 

[Inchworm]

Hi boxman

That's not a lot of fish inches to consider, but if you could find C. metae (bandits) 3 of them would max out at around 6" or less.

Bandits are attractive and lively and I think you would like them:

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

They are a much easier fish to keep than pandas, which would be another possibility since they are small too. The trouble with pandas is that they are very sensitive and like perfect water conditions. I have stopped recommending them to anyone who does not have a lot of experience with keeping corys.

 

[rollntider]

excellent choice, (but is any cory a wrong choice? ) Maybe later check out the habrosus cory....those are my favorite, but hard to find.