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	Queen Arabesque Breeding and Pygmy Corys
Perky Mega Fish Posts: 1064 Kudos: 1036 Votes: 162 Registered: 24-Nov-2003	Would they be fine together? I was thinking about getting some Pygmy Corys but also want to breed Queens. I thought Corys mat eat eggs but 1) They would be too big for Pygmys I guees and 2) The male would guard them anyway. I know how to breed the Queens, just need to buy them and I know how to keep Corys, just need to buy again. Anybodys input is good. Thanks.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:07
Toirtis Mega Fish Posts: 1260 Kudos: 529 Votes: 6 Registered: 24-Feb-2003	The pygmy cories would not likely bother the eggs, but they may take some damage if the plecos are protective. Personally, I would likely just leave them out of the tank.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:07
Cup_of_Lifenoodles Fish Guru Posts: 2755 Kudos: 1957 Votes: 30 Registered: 09-Sep-2004	I'd say no, simply because I recall you having a 15 gallon for queens. I'm curently holding a breeding pair of king tigers with a clan, so to speak, of misc. cories. When the eggs are first laid, the male will be protective, and will block the entrace of the spawning cave with his forehead. Unless the cories actually attempt to enter the area, the male wont do anything other than jitter around a bit. Also, I'd be a bit concerned about the cories feeding on the plec fry once the male releases them from the cave.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:07
Perky Mega Fish Posts: 1064 Kudos: 1036 Votes: 162 Registered: 24-Nov-2003	ok, so I will probably choose queens
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:07
sirbooks Moderator Sociopath Posts: 3875 Kudos: 5164 Votes: 932 Registered: 26-Jul-2004	Another reason to leave the cories out is because fish are often more likely to breed if they are in a tank by themselves. I have read in Tropical Fish Hobbyist that solitude can be an important catalyst for spawning in some fish species, while still being an important factor with others. With a group of active cories clowning around, a queen arabesque pair might not feel up to the spawning task. And when he gets to Heaven, to Saint Peter he will tell: "One more Marine reporting, Sir! I've served my time in Hell."
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:07


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