How Many Corys

[sic0198]

I have 2 right now in my 10 gallon tank, should I have more? How many?

 

[Tsi_User]

what kind do you have and what other fish are in the tank?

Most people suggest groups of 5+ because they interact with each other so much, but the 3 in our 30 gallon seem to be doing great.

 

[sic0198]

I have 2 painted glass fish, 2 little corys, 3 red tail shrimp, 3 guppies, zebra, 1 swordtail, 2 orange fish.

 

[paulf]

I have 2 painted glass fish, 2 little corys, 3 red tail shrimp, 3 guppies, zebra, 1 swordtail, 2 orange fish.

I would take the painted glass fish back as they are dyed and get three more corys if I was you
I assume you meant zebra danios? 10 gallons is a little small for them imo

 

[sic0198]

I hadn't known they were dyed whem I bought then, but the deed was done. I'll not buy anymore, but since I have them I think I'll keep them. They are pretty little fish though.

Arwe neon tetras also dyed too?

 

[paulf]

Arwe neon tetras also dyed too?

nope, they always look good

 

[Sibelius]

I don't think you've got room for any more fish if your tank is 10 gallons. However 3 is a good number for corys in any tank less that 20 gallons. I've got 3 in my 17 gallons, and I'll also have 3 in my PFK nano. I suggest you just get one more, and leave the stocking levels at that.

 

[paulf]

I don't think you've got room for any more fish if your tank is 10 gallons. However 3 is a good number for corys in any tank less that 20 gallons.

have to disagree, corys are best off in groups of five

 

[Bozza]

Wat about the size of the tank? Paulf u cant just have 5 cories in say a 20gallon tank just for the fun of it. Id say if there are at least 3 in a small space they should be ok. Just my opinion

 

[paulf]

Wat about the size of the tank? Paulf u cant just have 5 cories in say a 20gallon tank just for the fun of it. Id say if there are at least 3 in a small space they should be ok. Just my opinion

Ask Ian (coryman) what he thinks... same as me, they are best in groups of five or more.

Nothing wrong with five corys in a 20 gall tank, I have three of F0 weitzmanis along with another two F1s and I wouldn't even consider adding anything else to the tank