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funnyfish Hobbyist Posts: 123 Kudos: 120 Votes: 20 Registered: 28-Jan-2005	i dont know hwat kind of cory i wnat its eather swartses or albino lett me know what u think thanks
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:06
kitten Fish Guru Meow? Posts: 2266 Kudos: 2194 Votes: 19 Registered: 18-Nov-2003	I assume you mean schwartzi? Going with that assumption, first thing you need to realize is that schwartzis will be about an inch and a half or so long. Ablinos (aeneus) are going to be about TWICE the size. So, basically, what size are you looking for? I'd personally be more likely to get the schwartzi, just because I like their pattern. I like the little bandit masks and the stripe/spots. They're just cuties. The albinos are cute when they're smaller, but when they get bigger... meh... not one of my personal favorites. shrugs ~Meow. Thus spoke the cat.~
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:06
sirbooks Moderator Sociopath Posts: 3875 Kudos: 5164 Votes: 932 Registered: 26-Jul-2004	What size fish tank do you have, and what fish are in it? The albino aeneus grow larger than schwartzi cories, so you'll have to take the adult size into account. You may not have the room for a shoal of the aeneus. Corydoras schwartzi usually costs more than the albinos, so you will also need to make sure that isn't a problem if you choose them. Personally, I don't care a whole lot for albino cories. They just look so unnatural. If I had to pick between the two species, I'd go with the schwartzis. 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 12:06
funnyfish Hobbyist Posts: 123 Kudos: 120 Votes: 20 Registered: 28-Jan-2005	im going to ahve a 20 long that is what they will go in i am leaning tords the schatz right now and the price wont be a problem they only like 3doller where i am and the size i dont think will be a probloem in a 20 will it? lett mee now what u think thanks Last edited by funnyfish at 01-Oct-2005 21:35
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:06
sirbooks Moderator Sociopath Posts: 3875 Kudos: 5164 Votes: 932 Registered: 26-Jul-2004	Both species will fit in a twenty gallon long, but it would be a stretch for the albino cories. They'll eventually reach about three inches in length, and six or more of them would take up a good deal of bottom space. I still prefer the schwartzis, especially if you're considering any other fish species that likes hanging around near the substrate. A shoal of fully-grown albinos wouldn't allow other fish as much extra room. 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 12:06
houston Fish Guru You want what when? Posts: 2623 Kudos: 2462 Votes: 337 Registered: 29-Mar-2003	I would go with the schwartzis myself they are very active, and well like all corries quite amusing...you can get more of them than the albinos as well But, be fair warnedonce you get corries there is no going backall you'll be able to do is get more, more, and more corries heidi "I've got a great ambition to die of exhaustion rather than boredom." Thomas Carlyle
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:06
jasonpisani Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 5553 Kudos: 7215 Votes: 1024 Registered: 24-Feb-2003	I would go with a school of Schwartzi Corydoras, they are very beautiful & in a 20 gal. they'll be at home. I have some, myself & they are very cool. 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.flickr.com/photos/corydoras/ Member of the Malta Aquarist Society - 1970. http://www.maltaaquarist.com
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:06
Crazy_Coyote Hobbyist Posts: 126 Kudos: 103 Votes: 17 Registered: 05-Sep-2005	Id go with the albinos because they have a nice color and their really cute i have 10 of them 3 adults 7 month old fry all lookin healthy
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:06
pugperson Fish Addict Posts: 877 Kudos: 953 Votes: 293 Registered: 16-May-2003	I would go with the smaller cory. I assume that you are going to make it a community tank. The smaller the cories, the more other fish you can add to the tank. If it is going to be a cory only tank, get whatever appeals to you the most.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:06
funnyfish Hobbyist Posts: 123 Kudos: 120 Votes: 20 Registered: 28-Jan-2005	thanks for your help i think that im going to go with the schorz i think that im going to get 6 is that to much or is that not enough lett me know what u think thanks
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:06
sirbooks Moderator Sociopath Posts: 3875 Kudos: 5164 Votes: 932 Registered: 26-Jul-2004	A shoal of six is just fine, though you can always add more if there is sufficient space in your tank. Corydoras love each others' company, and will appreciate having lots of other cories to hang out with. 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 12:06


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