Will Cory Catfish Be Compatible

[Fish_Man43]

I my last or second to last set of fish, i'm wondering would some sort of Cory catfish be compatible with the others i have? Honey and pearls grouramis and platys. I will be getting these in the next couple of weeks if they are ok to be with the other fish.

 

[DuMScOuSe]

I have kept gourami and platys with corys no problems at all, do you have sand
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[alan3513]

I have corys including Habrosus, which are tiny, with a pair of Honey's and they don't bother them.
Never kept Pearl's though so not sure about them.

 

[Peggers]

I have pearls with cories and they are fine together.

 

[Fish_Man43]

Thank's for you feedback I'm not to sure what type to get yet just looking in to it My biggest worry is not having sand only small gravel and i don't want to mess around with changing to sand at this time. But people have they own opinions on this sand or smooth gravel. Before i buy i want to do much research as i can and help from you kind people

 

[mattlee]

if the gravel is smooth and has no sharp edges then it may be ok but as most bottom feeders have barbels and like to snuffle through the substrate for food sand is prefered and ideal. many people keep corys with smooth gravel and have no issues but in my eyes its sand all the way. also most corys prefer cooler water temps somewhere about 23-25oC so this is something else to throw into the mix.... again people keep them at higher temps but it doesnt do them much good over time

 

[Fish_Man43]

if the gravel is smooth and has no sharp edges then it may be ok but as most bottom feeders have barbels and like to snuffle through the substrate for food sand is prefered and ideal. many people keep corys with smooth gravel and have no issues but in my eyes its sand all the way. also most corys prefer cooler water temps somewhere about 23-25oC so this is something else to throw into the mix.... again people keep them at higher temps but it doesnt do them much good over time

I was reading this link from this forum Cory Cat and thought this temp was between most tropical fish as my tank is set at 78f about 25c.