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corymad03 Hobbyist Posts: 122 Kudos: 39 Votes: 0 Registered: 08-Aug-2003	hiy i already have 4 corydoras in a 2ft tank but would like something else to go in my tank that will get along with my cories.<br><br>Tank is a mixed comuntiy of liverbearers and a shoal of head and tail light tetras.<br><br>Could anyone give me any ideas. My water is alakline and hard, if that helps ph is 7.4
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:07
jasonpisani Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 5553 Kudos: 7215 Votes: 1024 Registered: 24-Feb-2003	Buy more Corydoras of the same type that you already have. Corydoras like to stay in schools of 6. http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/s8xi5heh/my_photos 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 12:07
iltat Mega Fish Posts: 1076 Kudos: 1216 Votes: 0 Registered: 14-Oct-2002	Honestly, more cories will be your best bet. They do prefer larger groups, but also, that tank has a rather limited amount of space, so cories would be the best bottom feeder for you. If you're having an algae problem and specifically need an algae eater, then I would recommend a couple Otocinclus. They knock any algae you have out in no time... PM/email/msg me if you have any questions/comments regarding me or my knowledge or if you want me to read a thread.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:07
Cup_of_Lifenoodles Fish Guru Posts: 2755 Kudos: 1957 Votes: 30 Registered: 09-Sep-2004	Synodontis.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:07
corymad03 Hobbyist Posts: 122 Kudos: 39 Votes: 0 Registered: 08-Aug-2003	I tried Ottos but they are sooo weak fish that they die within a month of puchase. Think i may look at other species of corydoras, as i do have a sandy substrate. Could do with planting it up abit as it looks a sorry state!! I'm ashamed
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:07
freeblaze Enthusiast Posts: 279 Kudos: 421 Votes: 40 Registered: 27-Feb-2004	I agree with Jason. Get something like you already have. The current cory population will appreciate it. FreeBlaze
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:07
Calilasseia Ultimate Fish Guru Panda Funster Posts: 5496 Kudos: 2828 Votes: 731 Registered: 10-Feb-2003	Make your Cory shoal 6 minimum of the same species, preferably 8-10 if you have the space, then start thinking about additional companions if there is still space to do so. Believe me, Corys tend to come alive big time when you give them decent sized groups. Panda Catfish fan and keeper/breeder since Christmas 2002
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:07
Alex Fish Addict 510 Posts: 721 Registered: 03-Oct-2004	how about 1Bn 8 cories (all of the same type) ''All the clown fish and yellow tangs in the world cant save you now!''
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