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	How many should i keep?
carpe_diem Fish Addict Dreamer Posts: 555 Kudos: 292 Votes: 51 Registered: 18-Apr-2004	I still have 10 of my baby cories (not really babies anymore they are around 5 months old now) in my 20g along with a bn and a tetra I am finally getting around to spending some time and money on the tank and think that in order to restock it i will need to remove some of the cories ... Now the question is.. how many should i keep? I am tossing up between a school of 6 or a school of 4 .. Any advice? And how do i go about relocating the others? Truth doesn't always win friends but it influences them
Posted 30-Mar-2006 06:57
OldTimer Mega Fish USAF Retired Posts: 1181 Kudos: 1294 Votes: 809 Registered: 08-Feb-2005	IMO I would keep 6 if it was me. Cories just seem to do better in larger groups. What type are they and what are your other stocking plans? Jim Water, taken in moderation, cannot hurt anybody. -- Mark Twain
Posted 30-Mar-2006 07:19
carpe_diem Fish Addict Dreamer Posts: 555 Kudos: 292 Votes: 51 Registered: 18-Apr-2004	They are albino cories. I have kept just 2 in previous years (which is where the babies came from) i just dont want to overstock on the bottom feeders.. as for future plans for the tank.. im starting to plant it in slowly and am thinking along the lines of maybe a couple of gouramis and tetras or a few schools of tetras..im not sure which ones to go with.. if you have any other ideas for stocking it would also be appreciated.. the tank has just had an 'empty' look for so long i want some activity in it.. so wishing it was bigger so i could have angels! Truth doesn't always win friends but it influences them
Posted 30-Mar-2006 07:45
So_Very_Sneaky Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 3238 Kudos: 2272 Votes: 201 Registered: 10-Mar-2004	Youre planning on keeping them in the 20g tank right? I would keep 6 also. Cory's should always be kept in a minimum group size of 6. Come Play Yahtzee With Me! http://games.atari.com Http://www.myleague.com/yahtgames
Posted 31-Mar-2006 00:53
Inkling Fish Addict Posts: 689 Kudos: 498 Votes: 11 Registered: 07-Dec-2005	I would do six. Twelve would be too much on a 20g and you would get overstocked Inky
Posted 31-Mar-2006 01:56
carpe_diem Fish Addict Dreamer Posts: 555 Kudos: 292 Votes: 51 Registered: 18-Apr-2004	thanks everyone! 6 is it i guess! now do i just call the LFS and ask if they will take the others? ive never done this before... thanks! Truth doesn't always win friends but it influences them
Posted 31-Mar-2006 06:04
So_Very_Sneaky Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 3238 Kudos: 2272 Votes: 201 Registered: 10-Mar-2004	Call the LFS and tell them that you have high quality young catfish available, and you are willing to do an exchange for cash or in store credit. Thats how I sell my young fish, in exchange for cash, or sometimes store credit. Come Play Yahtzee With Me! http://games.atari.com Http://www.myleague.com/yahtgames
Posted 31-Mar-2006 18:51
carpe_diem Fish Addict Dreamer Posts: 555 Kudos: 292 Votes: 51 Registered: 18-Apr-2004	i took 4 of my babies to the LFS who said they would take them however couldnt give me anything for them... which was ok as long as they are going to good homes! the remainding 6 seem to be fine and have settled into their own grouop following each other around the tank so now we will have to redo my tank.. thanks for all your help! much appreciated Truth doesn't always win friends but it influences them
Posted 04-Apr-2006 01:24


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