corys

[lovell_89]

ive been thinking about getting a 2 or 3 bronze corys but ive read that if the gravel is to sharp it can damage the barbels. i would say my gravel is fairly sharp but i have seen pictures where the gravel is much sharper like this
http/www.aquahobby.com/gallery/e_albcory.php
what do you think, could i do it.

 

[SirMinion]

Moving this to where the catfish fans hang out.

 

[lovell_89]

sorry i didnt realise i should put it here

 

[trace1]

i have my corys in with gravel, but i am changing over to sand tonight because i think it looks nicer & the corys & the clown loaches will love it oh yeah also because i still don't like how my tank looks at the moment lol

 

[lovell_89]

was your gravel well rounded or fairly sharp like the picture

 

[dwarfgourami]

I've got mine with rounded gravel, like peas. Only trouble I had was in the hot weather in June, when one of my corys died probably from bacterial infection. Since then I've vacuumed the gravel twice weekly and they seem to be doing fine. Not sure I would risk sharp gravel though, they do rub against it so much. Anyway, it's important to keep it clean whatever you have.
Also, if you do go for it, take 3 corys rather than 2; they do love schooling! Two males to a female, if you're going to want to breed, these are not aggressive macho fish. But very endearing. I've just been watching mine coming into spawning mood (at least I hope so), and it's great, looks like they're tickling her and she's giggling, nice to see animals enjoy their sex life.

was your gravel well rounded or fairly sharp like the picture

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[trace1]

my gravel was rounded, nothing like in that pic cos does look sharp

 

[trace1]

i would love mine to breed, but got a funny feeling they all females, they all look like they got egg pouches underneath them , i am going to get some more thou cos i think they are so funny to watch very active

 

[woodie]

mine are on rounder gravel (trio of pandas and 5 bronze) and there fine

 

[lovell_89]

do you think they would be ok, should i go for it or not

 

[dwarfgourami]

Don't think I would risk it.

do you think they would be ok, should i go for it or not

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[The ultimate_fish MaC dAddY]

Bronze cories do better in groups of 5 to6 or more