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January 3rd, 2009
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| | Fish Helper
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Hello, Cory Lovers!
I am cycling a new tank, so I am spending my time devising a stocking plan. My research so far tells me that corys are compatible with many community fish, and people really seem to like them. My plan is to have some neon tetras and rasboras, but I would also eventually like to have at least one cory. My question is since cory's are schooling fish, would one be okay/happy by itself in a community tank- I'm trying to avoid overtocking? All thoughts and suggestions are much appreciated. 
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January 3rd, 2009
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| | Fish Master
| Cories will be very shy and scared if they don't have buddies. With a 20g I'd have at least 4 cories, I think that'd be good... | |
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January 3rd, 2009
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| | Fish Addict
| I agree, you have plenty of room for a few cories. Your next decision should be which type. I have julies, peppers, a giant emerald, my favorite are my four pandas. I must have 24 cories between four tanks. But there are a lot more to choose from here is a site you might like: http://www.nettaigyo.com/corydoras/encyc/index-e.html
They usually hang out together. They’re more active at night, It’s neat to watch them shoot up to the top to get air. And most of all they are great “cleaners”! They eat everything other fish leave on the bottom! | |
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January 3rd, 2009
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| | Fish Helper
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Originally Posted by pinkfloydpuffer  Cories will be very shy and scared if they don't have buddies. With a 20g I'd have at least 4 cories, I think that'd be good... | Thanks for the reply. Would 6 neons and 4 rasboras and 4 cory's be too many? I really don't want to overdo it (of course I would spend a few months making the additions) | |
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January 3rd, 2009
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| | Fish Helper
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Originally Posted by dvc_r I agree, you have plenty of room for a few cories. Your next decision should be which type. I have julies, peppers, a giant emerald, my favorite are my four pandas. I must have 24 cories between four tanks. But there are a lot more to choose from here is a site you might like: http://www.nettaigyo.com/corydoras/encyc/index-e.html
They usually hang out together. They’re more active at night, It’s neat to watch them shoot up to the top to get air. And most of all they are great “cleaners”! They eat everything other fish leave on the bottom! | Thanks for the link- very extensive! Are all cory's the same size, or are there some smaller ones you would suggest for a beginner? | |
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January 3rd, 2009
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| | Fish Master
| Well, it depends on the kind of cory. The pygmies only get 1", most get about 2", and then some will get much larger. If you really don't want to be overstocked at all, then I think you're about full with the tetras. Psst... Don't tell anyone, but all of my tanks are at least a bit overstocked. It's not a big deal if you have the dedication to make it work.  | |
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January 4th, 2009
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| | Fish Helper
| Thanks, Pinky!  I don't mind a little extra work to make what I want to happen- I plan on testing frequently. My research tells me at least 6 neons, so I will definitely do that. Next I'll plan on adding a few cory's and then see about adding the rasboras. Which cory's do you like or suggest to go with these fish in a natural tank? | |
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January 4th, 2009
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| | Fish Keeper
| All of the Corydoras are good tankmates, but if you're a bit short on space go for some Pygmy's. | |
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January 4th, 2009
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| | Moderator
| C.hasbrous and C. hastus are also small Corys in the dwarf catagory.
Carol | |
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January 4th, 2009
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| | Fish Helper
| Thanks for the advice, everyone! Now, I'll have to find them-I have several weeks/months before I will be adding any more fish, so I have time! | |
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January 4th, 2009
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| | Fish Keeper
| My personal favorite is the three line cory. | |
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