Corydoras

[pandacichlid]

Hello, I would like someone to advise me on which Cory catfish to buy for my aquarium.

I do like cory's, but maybe my tank needs a clean up team.

which corydoras do you guys recommend?

I like pygmy cory's, they're nice a small

thanks!!!

 

[ulster exile]

Imo corys shouldn't be considered as 'clean up crew' They scavange from the bottom of the tank, but you still have to feed them, so if you have a problem with detrius on the substrate, these will not sort it for you - if anything because of their barbels, they need an extra clean substrate.

However, they are amazing fish to watch and own in their own right and no community tank looks right in my eyes without one

You might get more answers if you provide some more info about your tank ie size, substrate and other inhabitants

 

[Musho3210]

yeah cories shouldnt be clean up crew fish. They should just be a fish with other needs.

 

[-germ-]

I'd go for Parotocinclus Jumbo myself, but they aren't Cories
(as long as you have a bit of algae)
These are (from what i've read and heard) true scavengers in the wild......

 

[Val285]

I am also looking to buy some Cory fish too. I'm brand new to owning fish. I have a five gallon tank and the fishes I got didn't make it more than two weeks. Unfortunately the store clerk was really no help and didn't explain which fishes went well together. Sadly I had to learn the hard way.

I've done more research and the Cory seem like a good 'starter' fish from everything I saw on the net. Could I have 6 Cory in one 5 gallon tank if they were the only fish in the tank? Also I really like the Panda catfish. Could I have 3 Panda catfish and 3 Cory fish in one tank if it is only five gallons?

Oh and I'm not sure how much of a difference this makes but I'm in Boston, MA so our house can get cold in the winter and hot in the summer but I do have a heater for the tank already.

Any helpful hints and suggestions would really be appreciated.

Thanks
Val

 

[jollysue]

Most Corys will not do well over 80 degrees. 75 degrees is a good medium for Corys. For a five usg tank, I would recommend a nice Betta. In a five usg, maybe 2 Corys, but they would not be very happy as they like to be in groups.

A Betta would think he was in heaven at 80 degrees and 5 usg is a nice size. You don't even need a filter, just weekly or bi weekly 100% water changes. They are very personable too and will wiggle at you when you come around.

 

[Val285]

Thank you jollysue for replying. I thought about a betta and figure it was a good choice too. I saw those cute Panda and fell in love with them. Unfortunately I only have room for a five gallon tank and want my new friend to be happy so I think I will get a betta.

Thank you again
Val

 

[ulster exile]

Thank you jollysue for replying. I thought about a betta and figure it was a good choice too. I saw those cute Panda and fell in love with them. Unfortunately I only have room for a five gallon tank and want my new friend to be happy so I think I will get a betta.

Thank you again
Val

Good choice Val - betta's have tons of characters themselves. You might get away with a few shrimp in there too - I've got cherry shrimp in with mine and the betta leaves them alone.

 

[pandacichlid]

Thank you guys yeah I have algae wafers that my cichlids and albino pleco enjoy, even one of my SAP's eat it haha my lfs told me that they won't just eat crap so they won't neccessary keep my gravel clean, but help my gravel to stay healthy before the food starts turning bad. My gf has some, and yeah they're really sweet harmless fish, so I think I'll get some anyway regardless what I wanted them for cheers for the advise!

Imo corys shouldn't be considered as 'clean up crew' They scavange from the bottom of the tank, but you still have to feed them, so if you have a problem with detrius on the substrate, these will not sort it for you - if anything because of their barbels, they need an extra clean substrate.However, they are amazing fish to watch and own in their own right and no community tank looks right in my eyes without one You might get more answers if you provide some more info about your tank ie size, substrate and other inhabitants

thanks, good advise