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My girlfriend and i have had our tank set up two weeks

We have had bronze corys in the tank since wednesday
Today is saturday morning, and we have woken up to discover they have spawned eggs everywhere

Obviously really happy with the environment

Have done some research. Our likelihood of raising fry is slim. We have no breeder tank etc etc.

We are going to make infusoria to feed them.

They are in a 2ft tank. 3 of them. 1 female, 2 male.
They also have as company three female guppies and 8 neon tetras.

Do we have any chance of raising some of the 300eggs to adulthood?
thoughts opinions?
Thanx

I think you do, as long as the eggs have been fertilized. You don't have any major egg eaters in the tank, and with three hundred eggs, you have a good chance of seeing at least a few of them grow up. If the tank is well oxygenated there is a better chance of hatching the eggs. You can add an airstone or similar device near the largest grouping of eggs to help.

Good luck with them!

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The parents would eat the eggs if they could, but I wouldn't count on them getting to all the eggs before they hatch.
The biggest threat to the eggs are the guppies and tetras. If you keep them well fed and if there are a lot of distractors like plants and crevices, then most of the eggs will be fine. When the cories hatch, they will be large relative to other egg-laying fry, so most should be all right past that point.
Congratualtions, and good luck.

I also think that the Tetras are likely to eat the eggs, especially if the parents are well fed.

Goodluck & hope you'll be able to have lots of Corydoras.


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It would be great if you could keep a few, since you only have 3 as it is, and they prefer much larger groups (usually 6 or more) I think out of 300 eggs, you will be able to achieve that number with ease, and have some extra to give away or sell. Good luck and have fun watching the cute little baby corys!

Inky