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BlackNeonFerret Enthusiast Posts: 281 Kudos: 137 Votes: 30 Registered: 18-Jan-2006	Any Cory experts out there???? I'm trying to figure out how to stock my 15 US Gal, and i want corys, but what is the minimum amount??? http://www.fishprofiles.com/files/forums/General%20Freshwater/68249.html This post tells you about all of the fish that i want. The only thing is, my LFS only sells Albino, Bronze(C. aenus) and peppered(c. palaetus) i have probably spelt these wrong. Please reply soon, as i think i really should find out how to stock my tank. BNF
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:05
zachf92 Big Fish Posts: 343 Kudos: 255 Votes: 233 Registered: 31-Dec-2005	many people will tell you the minimum number is 6, but the minumum should be 4, although the more cories you have the happier theyll be, so if you have the space get 6 or more
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:05
BlackNeonFerret Enthusiast Posts: 281 Kudos: 137 Votes: 30 Registered: 18-Jan-2006	In that case, how many Albino Bronze (Corydoras Aenus) could be happily kept in a 15gal with platies, black neons, and maybe ottos?
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:05
Cup_of_Lifenoodles Fish Guru Posts: 2755 Kudos: 1957 Votes: 30 Registered: 09-Sep-2004	Anything more than two is fair game. A trio is the standard size of a breeding group of corydoras, and most breeders follow this rule of thumb, so to speak.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:05
zachf92 Big Fish Posts: 343 Kudos: 255 Votes: 233 Registered: 31-Dec-2005	you have 2 platies, correct? if you got 5 black neons and no ottos you could probably fit 4 even though its a little overstocked
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:05
jasonpisani Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 5553 Kudos: 7215 Votes: 1024 Registered: 24-Feb-2003	With Corydoras, the more you'll have, the happier they'll be, but in a 15 gal. tank, with 7 other fish, you cannot add much. I wouldn't add any Corydoras, but add a few Ottos. http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/s8xi5heh/my_photos http://www.geocities.com/s8xi5heh/classic_blue.html http://groups.yahoo.com/group/buzaqq/ http://www.deathbydyeing.org/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/corydoras/ Member of the Malta Aquarist Society - 1970. http://www.maltaaquarist.com
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:05
reun Big Fish Posts: 332 Kudos: 216 Registered: 04-Nov-2005	as i responded in one of your other threads, dont add anymore live bearers, get a small school of 5-6 tetras, and add a few ottos. its pretty much either the corys or the ottos. now on the other hand, if i remember right your tank hasnt been up for 6 months, right? there prolly wont be enough food for the ottos. you might consider no ottos and getting 4 albino corys in that case....i would say both is out of the question, as is adding more plattys.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:05
BlackNeonFerret Enthusiast Posts: 281 Kudos: 137 Votes: 30 Registered: 18-Jan-2006	i bought two today, and i have the two male platies. Some one said 3...
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:05
reun Big Fish Posts: 332 Kudos: 216 Registered: 04-Nov-2005	well, i see now why you were against a ram as a snail eater in the freshwater forum where you posted about this same subject. so, to clarify, you now have two albino corys? well, based on your other info you gave, your current set up is 2 platies and 2 corys? well, i would say add 2 more corys then, and maybe a couple male guppies. schools of fish are out since you decided to get the corys, so forget about your tetras. so, new reccomended loadout: 2 male platties 4 albino bronze corys 2 male guppies thats the last loadout advice i am handing out, im wasting my time i can see,lol.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:05
So_Very_Sneaky Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 3238 Kudos: 2272 Votes: 201 Registered: 10-Mar-2004	I just want to comment, in my experience, Aeneus Cory are too big for a 15g tank. These large corys grow to an average of 3 inches, and I have seen some topping 4 in my LFS show tank. I would advise you to go for a smaller cory, like hasbrosus, or pygmaeus, or pandas, or trileatus, or ambiacus, that are much more suitable for a smaller tank. I personally wouldnt keep corys in a group less than 5, but thats just me. Come Play Yahtzee With Me! http://games.atari.com Http://www.myleague.com/yahtgames
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:05
carpe_diem Fish Addict Dreamer Posts: 555 Kudos: 292 Votes: 51 Registered: 18-Apr-2004	I have kept just 2 albino cories in a 20g and they seemed more than happy.. they even bred! Truth doesn't always win friends but it influences them
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:05
Cup_of_Lifenoodles Fish Guru Posts: 2755 Kudos: 1957 Votes: 30 Registered: 09-Sep-2004	I agree with Sneaky Pete; aeneus cories probably do need an aquarium larger than 15 gallons to be happy, and definitely can hit a hefty 3" at the very largest, however, I'm currently working with three trios of gold shouldered aeneus peru in two ten gallons and one twenty (space constraints) and they seem fine (all are about 2.5", give or take). My oldest group (recently added six) has already produced at least one spawn, though with the loricariids in the tank, they don't seem to last.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:05
BlackNeonFerret Enthusiast Posts: 281 Kudos: 137 Votes: 30 Registered: 18-Jan-2006	Reun: i really appreciate your advice. But about 60% of people say that Rams are difficult to care for, and lots of people say it is only the germans eat snails. Besides my LFS don't have them anywhere. Also, some people said yes to corys, and some said no, you said, That i had to choose: Corys OR Ottos. I chose Corys. Last edited by BlackNeonFerret at 23-Jan-2006 03:10
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:05
kent1992 Fingerling Posts: 26 Kudos: 9 Votes: 0 Registered: 03-Feb-2006	Hi, I have two cories in seperate tanks (5 gallon and 5 1/2 gallon). I bought these fish before I found out that they schooled so I didnt know that keeping them alone would be wrong. Do you think they will die or live a very short life?
Posted 03-Feb-2006 22:40
GirlieGirl8519 Fish Master Malawi Planter Posts: 1468 Kudos: 1029 Votes: 35 Registered: 25-Mar-2005	No they just won't be happy. They need a tank bigger than a 10g and a group of atleast 4. *Kristin*
Posted 04-Feb-2006 07:54
BlackNeonFerret Enthusiast Posts: 281 Kudos: 137 Votes: 30 Registered: 18-Jan-2006	As the fishy people have pointed out, Corys are schoolers, and the bare minimum is 4. That is why i am getting 5
Posted 04-Feb-2006 12:10


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