dreamseller

i have a 29G tank with a pearl gourami, 4 platys, 5 cherry shrimp and 5 albino corys...
corys have always been my favourite fish but i have only have ever had this group of 5 and i want to give them more "friends" lol but dont know how many could go into my tank.... how many more could i add?

Jaysee

I say 2 or 3 more. Are you planning on adding anything else?

dreamseller

i was planning on adding dwarf rainbows but at my LFS they cost almost $50 for 3...
so i decided i just want lots of corys watching them "play" is quite entertaining lol

peacemaker92

You might be a bit over stocked with 3 more Cories. Getting 1 or 2 more is fine. It's great that you're planning to get more Cories since they love and prefer to be in a school of at least 6. Keep us posted.

aquarist48

Good morning Dreamseller. I think you would be fine with 2 or 3 mores Cory Cats. Just keep on top of your water chemistry and water changes.
Best of luck!
Ken

Jaysee

That's a shame cause they are awesome fish. If you are getting them in person, a ratio of 1m:3f is good, or you can get all males or all females without a problem. Buying online, you can ask but that doesn't mean you'll recieve. You might be able to trade fish with your LFS to get the right mix. You could look at aquabid - I bet you could get 6 for $50 with shipping (priority, not overnight).

bolivianbaby

I agree that you can add 2 or 3 more cories. Your bioload on your shrimp is low and albino corys will swim all over the perimeter of the tank. You may want to be cautious about any additional stocking after the corys, though. And definitely keep an eye on your water parameters and stay on top of your water changes.

dreamseller

i know it sucks i cant get the dwarf rainbows but i know they like schools and i dont think i could fit that many in my tank with my other fish that i have and shipping to canada is alot lol

plus my pearl gourami is just a baby and i want to give her enough room to grow up healthy and unstressed.... the rainbows might be way to active for her to deal with cause she is so shy

but i definately think im going to pick up at least 2 cories today im soooo excited their definately my favourite fish <3

Jaysee

I keep a school of 8 with a pair of pearls in a 45, no problem. Save up for a bigger tank

dreamseller

i have no room for one or id be getting a 75g because the lady who owns my LFS is giving me a free oscar because he is gimpy and no one wants him ... i cant wait till i move out next year so i can have him

but i just got 2 more corys and more drift wood for them to play on ...i've never seen them so excited and active as they are now! they're so happy as a group of 7

bolivianbaby

That's fabulous! Congratulations!

peacemaker92

Congrats on the new arrival

aquarist48

Sounds like a great school of Cory's!
Ken

dreamseller

oh it is... everywhere in the tank i look there's corys its awesome!

Tony G.

this is awesome! cory's are awesome! you know these types of threads require 's

bolivianbaby

Yep, he's right! Gotta have pics, please

dreamseller

hahaha heres some pics there not very clear cause they're to excited to stay still long i tried to trick them with food but it didnt work well :P but it shows my newly redecorated tank off nicely lol

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peacemaker92

Looks great! The Cory's look so cute together. Well done! And thanks for sharing

bolivianbaby

They're so cute! Congratulations again and I love your aquascaping!

dreamseller

thank you it took awhile to get it how i wanted it finally ... plus it helped that my lfs owner likes me and gave me the drift wood for $6 with 25% off lol i love that store