When I originally setup any tank I use 20% tap water (from a well) with RO. The tap water KH is about 18 and the GH is well beyond 25 (where I quit putting in drops) and the pH is around 8.4. This mixed with RO gives me a KH of 4 or 5 and a pH of around 8.0. If I keep using tap water with water chan...

Sand it is then. What is the best type? I've heard play sand (well rinsed), pool filter sand, and sand purchased for aquariums (most pricey). I know it has to be smooth for the barbels. Also, what about temps for the fry? The adult breeder tank is about 75F, but in my community tanks the corys seem ...

I've got some Peppered Corys breeding and I've been pulling the eggs from the sides of the breeding tank when they lay them. I've placed the eggs in a little hang on tank with some blue meth to help with fungus with an air stone. Once they hatch I suck out the fry with a turkey baster and put them i...

I'm starting to try and breed cory cats. I've started with peppered since you said they are pretty easy in your article. I setup a dedicated conditioning 20 gal tank and put 6 in there (I think the proper ratio of 4 males 2 females). Feed them good and use cold water during water changes to temporar...