Corydora schooling queston

[SunSchein89]

Just a quick question. I currently have 3 cories in my 20 gal. tank and plan on getting 2 more which is a good thing, I know. The only thing is they're all different colors. I don't know if this equates to different species/localities that shouldn't be schooling together? I currently have an emerald, albino, and spotted cory, and want to get a skunk and panda yet to add to the bunch. They all seem to be fine schooling together how they are now, but I didn't know if this was like buying 1 of each different kind of a schooling fish and throwing them in a tank together or something, because I suppose in that case they would all kind of school together too. Anybody know if this would be a problem or cause much stress to them?

[Irish2539]

well... Its like putting 1 type of diff tetra in a tank... u shudnt rly do it.

Its better 2 get a school of 1 type

[rich311k]

They would probably be more secure with the same species. They are such gregarious fish that they will get along with other corys. Most places suggest atleast 3 of the same type.

[Northernguy]

There is nothing like watching a school of 6 or more dancing all over each other while moving up and down the glass and all over the tank. Its fun to watch.Thats the way I see mine act a lot of the time.
They won't do that when you 1 of each.

[SunSchein89]

Hm yeah I was afraid of that. Maybe I'll just take back what I have and go 3 pandas 3 skunks or just go 6 of whatever I end up liking more. I'd hate to get rid of the little guys, I wish I had a bigger tank, but I've had my eye on the pandas and skunks for awhile

[LeJohn23]

Sorry to hijack your thread, but I felt I should add this hear instead of making a new topic.

I am looking to add 12 corys to my 55G community aquarium. If I get 12 peppered corys will they stay together or break apart into groups? I ask this because if they will break apart, I would then add 6 peppered and 6 julies.

[Dave66]

Sorry to hijack your thread, but I felt I should add this hear instead of making a new topic.

I am looking to add 12 corys to my 55G community aquarium. If I get 12 peppered corys will they stay together or break apart into groups? I ask this because if they will break apart, I would then add 6 peppered and 6 julies.

First, 12 Corys of a species is a very good thing for your 55. However, peppered Corys (Corydoras paleatus) are among the larger species of Cory, reaching a bit more than three inches. Something like panda corys (C. panda) would be a better choice in such a sized tank, since they top out at about an inch and three quarters.

Also, highly doubtful that those are C. julii at your shop, as 99 out of a hundred times it's the larger C. trilineatus for sale. If they were actually julie corys, you'd be paying a bundle each for them, since true julie corys are quite rare in the hobby.

Dave

[LeJohn23]

First, 12 Corys of a species is a very good thing for your 55. However, peppered Corys (Corydoras paleatus) are among the larger species of Cory, reaching a bit more than three inches. Something like panda corys (C. panda) would be a better choice in such a sized tank, since they top out at about an inch and three quarters.

Also, highly doubtful that those are C. julii at your shop, as 99 out of a hundred times it's the larger C. trilineatus for sale. If they were actually julie corys, you'd be paying a bundle each for them, since true julie corys are quite rare in the hobby.

Dave
Thanks for the info Dave. I will do a little more research on what Cory cats my LFS' have available. I have MANY LFS' in my area with a few great places that are not that far out of the way.

I am almost positive I can get 3 lined Corys. Seeing how they grow to bet 2"-2.5"s, I might not add 12, but I will get at least 6.