Here's a silly question: Aeneus Cory breeding

What I'd like to know is can/will a Bronze Aeneus and Albino Aeneus have babies? They are the same species, so I'd assume that answer is yes. But is it that simple? Would they see each other as the same even though they are different colors? And would they produce mostly bronze, albino, or a mix? I'm not sure which gene is dominant, though again, I'd assume bronze. I really like both varieties, and want some babies in the future. I would love to have a mixed school of these two colors.

 

Answer is yes.
Albino is recessive, so only if the bronze has a albino gen "inside" there will be bronze and albino fry. If not all the fry will be bronze (their offsprong will be mixed).


My mixed herd during a waterchange

 

Do you keep any other kinds of Cories? I'm having a tough time trying to figure out which to stock my 29 gallon tank with because they're all so adorable! I really like the peppered (C.Paleatus) too and their albino variation is absolutely stunning!

 

If you have one tank Jenna, i'd stick with one species. A bigger group of one definitely is better.

Yes, I am keeping more species (different types of aeneus as well btw).

I love my Peppers !!! I


I am still in search to get some albinos of those, but have one (adopted) yellow one that I've seen nowhere else.

 

Yes that yellow one is so gorgeous! I have been trying to pick the one species for my tank, but like I said they are all so cute it's hard to pick. I guess I'm looking for reliable breeders so I won't be too sad when the older ones pass. I already have my nursery tank ready to go when/if I get eggs. Do most cories have similar personalities? Do you personally have a preference?

 

If you're wanting to breed for the first time then albino/bronze aenus is a good choice as they're very easy to breed & have large spawns.
Corys are a long lived fish 15-20 years plus given the right conditions so they'll be with you a long time yet.

 

If you're wanting to breed for the first time then albino/bronze aenus is a good choice as they're very easy to breed & have large spawns.
Corys are a long lived fish 15-20 years plus given the right conditions so they'll be with you a long time yet.

Thank you, I was hoping you'd show up! I will follow your suggestion then and decide on the Aeneus!

 

Aeneus do well in a temp of around 76-77 so I would keep that in mind when choosing other tank mates for temp compatibility as you stock your tank.

 

C.aenus have quite a wide temperature range so would be fine with a lot of stocking options.

 

C.aenus have quite a wide temperature range so would be fine with a lot of stocking options.

What would that range be before it gets to the limit of being endangered at a shortened lifespan and other health issues? Just wondering because I know there's always a certain midpoint that all corys do best in.

 

They'd be quite happy in the low 70's & up into the high 70's though I personally keep all my corys in their mid range temperature

 

There isn't such a midpoint. There are too many Coryspecies with different tempneeds.
Some have a very short range, others a longer one (Aeneus).
I believe we nowadays keep most of our fish too warm by far (on the longterm) and would live longer / stay healthier in cooler conditions that will fluctuate.
This doesn't count for all fish (cardinals aso need warmer water).

 

They'd be quite happy in the low 70's & up into the high 70's though I personally keep all my corys in their mid range temperature

Good to know. Yes, I thought mid range temp was the best to use when recommending corys.

 

There isn't such a midpoint. There are too many Coryspecies with different tempneeds.
Some have a very short range, others a longer one (Aeneus).
I believe we nowadays keep most of our fish too warm by far (on the longterm) and would live longer / stay healthier in cooler conditions that will fluctuate.
This doesn't count for all fish (cardinals aso need warmer water).

Right, sorry if I wasn't more clear. I know there isn't a midpoint for all corys. I meant a midpoint for each cory species that one selects to recommend to others.

 

Right, sorry if I wasn't more clear. I know there isn't a midpoint for all corys. I meant a midpoint for each cory species that one selects to recommend to others.

Ahhh okay. Think there are midpoints or maybe better midranges.

Then there is a difference between tankbred and wildcaught ones.

 

So, in OP's case where she may be interested in breeding aeneus corys in the future, would it be optimal to keep them at a certain temp rather than the midpoint of 76 (assuming these are tankbred)? What is that optimal midrange because low 70's to high 70's seems pretty wide.

 

I think Aeneus has one of of the widest ranges (is found in a wide range of biotops in South America as well). Keeping mine at 70f (and even lower) and they are doing great, but I know 77f or even a bit higher won't harm them.
Every temp in between is okay for Aeneus I'd say.

Is this what you mean?

 

I guess so. It's still kind of confusing bc I've learned here on the forum that keeping them constantly at one end of the range will harm them long term. That this is why we always recommend to keep them at a midpoint range. But for aeneus corys, it's an exception? For example, if someone were to ask what colder water corys they can keep, it would be fine to suggest peppered, pandas, false juliI AND aeneus?

 

A lot of the commonly sourced corys ( not sterbai) are quite happy at cooler temperatures, peppered preferring cooler than most

 

Ok, I think I understand. Thanks!

Apologies to the OP for hijacking a bit!

 

I guess so. It's still kind of confusing bc I've learned here on the forum that keeping them constantly at one end of the range will harm them long term. That this is why we always recommend to keep them at a midpoint range. But for aeneus corys, it's an exception? For example, if someone were to ask what colder water corys they can keep, it would be fine to suggest peppered, pandas, false juliI AND aeneus?

Those indeed are the cooler water Cories (+ aeneus hahaha).
Panda from Peru (more close to the Andes)
Paleatus from the "cooler" countries (Uruguay and Paraguay and even Argentina I believe). SterbaI from tropical Brasil.

 

Peppered can even be kept in ponds in summer !!!

 

Apologies to the OP for hijacking a bit!

Not a problem! I'm always interested in learning more, especially about cories! I was thinking I am probably going to keep my water at 76F for the rest of my community. Perhaps I will have to let the cories take a little longer to acclimate? I'm thinking I'll be doing the drip method.