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by Coriequest
02 Aug 2013, 19:36
Forum: South American Catfishes (Callichthyidae - Corys et al)
Topic: SFAS talk August 2, 2013 @ 7:00pm - at Fort Mason, SF
Replies: 0
Views: 665

SFAS talk August 2, 2013 @ 7:00pm - at Fort Mason, SF

Catfish fans in the SF Bay Area can hear a presentation tonight at our monthly SFAS meeting followed by the club auction. All are welcome and there's lots of opportunities to eat before the meeting at Off the Grid in the parking lot. August 2, 2013 @ 7:00pm - Rich Bireley Fort Mason Center, Building...
by Coriequest
02 Aug 2013, 18:38
Forum: Suggestions, Feature Requests and Enhancements
Topic: PlanetCatfish, forums and FaceBook
Replies: 48
Views: 15855

Re: PlanetCatfish, forums and FaceBook

I sort of like Facebook but think it can't take the place of this site. However, you could have a FB presence that could drive people over here. The purpose being to serve our whiskered fish friends and add members. I don't post more often here, because every time I want to, it makes me log in. Ofte...
by Coriequest
17 Mar 2013, 17:27
Forum: South American Catfishes (Callichthyidae - Corys et al)
Topic: Sick corys, nothing helps
Replies: 45
Views: 10885

Re: Sick corys, nothing helps

Im very sorry to hear about your sick Corey's. This is interesting information about the benthic zone. I use alder cones, wood and leaves but don't have a spot for the pond water that is chemical free...too much chance of lawn products here...but.something to consider if I come across any. Thx.
by Coriequest
17 Feb 2013, 06:51
Forum: South American Catfishes (Callichthyidae - Corys et al)
Topic: Cory Fin Rot Quarantine? URGENT!
Replies: 6
Views: 1903

Re: Cory Fin Rot Quarantine? URGENT!

I would. I just QT'd my two otos because although my tank parameters were good they had some raggedy looking fins. I was shocked but put them on Maracyn 2. One more day of meds. I have no faith in Mellafix. But other people seem to like it. Good luck.
by Coriequest
05 Dec 2012, 20:52
Forum: South American Catfishes (Callichthyidae - Corys et al)
Topic: New group of true C. Hastatus
Replies: 19
Views: 5310

Re: New group of true C. Hastatus

It's very rewarding to see the Cory eggs become fish! I really enjoy all aspects of them. I love seeing them school. I have 28 now. About four expired here and there with no obvious reason. They were treated with dewormer, hope that fixed them. Otherwise I'll have to medicate which I prefer to avoid...
by Coriequest
05 Dec 2012, 06:50
Forum: South American Catfishes (Callichthyidae - Corys et al)
Topic: New group of true C. Hastatus
Replies: 19
Views: 5310

Re: New group of true C. Hastatus

That's great! I'm trying a separate tank for the Hastatus eggs but for my pygmaeus, the breeding net was fine in another tank. I think these little monkeys thought the breeding net was a new snack dispenser. My pygmaeus eat their eggs if I leave them. The Hastatus don't eat their eggs but will eat f...
by Coriequest
02 Dec 2012, 05:55
Forum: Tank Talk
Topic: New catfish tank
Replies: 60
Views: 15544

Re: New catfish tank

So lovely! Now...add a quarantine tank. No matter who you get them from, because you never know...nothing is worse than losing your fish to illness. At least ick can be seen but there are so many more that can show up later. You have a really beautiful tank!
by Coriequest
27 Nov 2012, 04:47
Forum: Speak Easy
Topic: Emergency Tank Repair Options!
Replies: 35
Views: 9318

Re: Emergency Tank Repair Options!

Sorry for your difficulties. The first year is often the hardest. It was for me. Hoping something improves and you get to enjoy your fish.
by Coriequest
25 Nov 2012, 03:12
Forum: South American Catfishes (Callichthyidae - Corys et al)
Topic: New group of true C. Hastatus
Replies: 19
Views: 5310

Re: New group of true C. Hastatus

An I-phone image
An I-phone image
They are small and fast so I apologize that the image is not better. They hide when they see my phone!
by Coriequest
24 Nov 2012, 01:49
Forum: South American Catfishes (Callichthyidae - Corys et al)
Topic: New group of true C. Hastatus
Replies: 19
Views: 5310

Re: New group of true C. Hastatus

Hmmm, not working after all....will try plan B
by Coriequest
13 Nov 2012, 14:04
Forum: Speak Easy
Topic: Hurricane- Lose any fish?
Replies: 27
Views: 6161

Re: Hurricane- Lose any fish?

This is so sad and a big reminder for what can happen anywhere. I'm so sorry for those who lost fish and more in this terrible storm!
by Coriequest
12 Nov 2012, 06:31
Forum: South American Catfishes (Callichthyidae - Corys et al)
Topic: New group of true C. Hastatus
Replies: 19
Views: 5310

Re: New group of true C. Hastatus

The Hastatus fry weren't surviving their parents' hunger so we removed 25 tiny little wrigglers to a special breeding box that has a flow through feature with a air stone powered drippy cup with an adjustable drip nozzle made into a fry food feeder and attached with velcro to the corner of the tank ...
by Coriequest
26 Oct 2012, 04:14
Forum: South American Catfishes (Callichthyidae - Corys et al)
Topic: Sick Corys with spiny growths
Replies: 14
Views: 3129

Re: Sick Corys with spiny growths

How are they...crossing my fingers!
by Coriequest
26 Oct 2012, 04:13
Forum: South American Catfishes (Everything else)
Topic: Help with Gulper Catfish
Replies: 7
Views: 2912

Re: Help with Gulper Catfish

There are alder cones for sale on EBay and at Aquabid. In the SF Bay Area we have a person selling them through SFBAAPS. I wish my tap water PH was lower but at 8.2 I must do something to lower the PH or not keep catfish...aqua soil lowers PH but I don't think it's very good for cats...even my local...
by Coriequest
25 Oct 2012, 14:08
Forum: South American Catfishes (Everything else)
Topic: Help with Gulper Catfish
Replies: 7
Views: 2912

Re: Help with Gulper Catfish

I don't have gulpers but other corey cats...I've been told to raise temp AND medicate by fish keepers here. We have had great success with fenbenzadole sold in pet stores to deworm one's dog under the name SafeGuard, you can one tenth of a dog dose for ten gallons of water. There's lots of info on t...
by Coriequest
13 Oct 2012, 00:00
Forum: South American Catfishes (Loricariidae - Plecos et al)
Topic: When to Worry??
Replies: 48
Views: 7834

Re: When to Worry??

I have high PH water. I started using Mosura PH down (one that I bought for my shrimp tank to make it 6.4 on Ebay.) My Corey's are happy and breeding. I think 8.2 too is too high for your fish. I hope you can save it!
by Coriequest
08 Oct 2012, 08:15
Forum: South American Catfishes (Callichthyidae - Corys et al)
Topic: Sick Corys with spiny growths
Replies: 14
Views: 3129

Re: Sick Corys with spiny growths

I think if you keep up the water changes your tank will get well. I hope your lovely fish do too. I hate bad bacteria. Keep us posted. Crossing my fingers for you.
by Coriequest
07 Oct 2012, 16:48
Forum: South American Catfishes (Callichthyidae - Corys et al)
Topic: Sick Corys with spiny growths
Replies: 14
Views: 3129

Re: Sick Corys with spiny growths

If I recall correctly Kanamycin isn't supposed to be used with other meds at the same time, at least thats what mine said...I waited thinking my Oto had scraped his back. It started out as a small white spot. He died. I don't see how it will improve without medication but mine might have died either...
by Coriequest
06 Oct 2012, 17:08
Forum: South American Catfishes (Callichthyidae - Corys et al)
Topic: Sick Corys with spiny growths
Replies: 14
Views: 3129

Re: Sick Corys with spiny growths

I transferred mine because most meds are in doses for ten gallons and I had a ten gallon tank for QT, the other fish never caught it but i didn't add fish to that tank for a year to be safe. Columnaris was my suspicion. I lost an Otto with it and a panda. My other panda was asymptomatic but since I ...
by Coriequest
06 Oct 2012, 06:38
Forum: South American Catfishes (Callichthyidae - Corys et al)
Topic: Sick Corys with spiny growths
Replies: 14
Views: 3129

Re: Sick Corys with spiny growths

There are many people here that know more than I. Please jump in! You need to add fresh clean water weekly, at least 20-30 percent of your tank matching tank parameters as best as you can. I like aged water from the Tap and I always use Prime. Vacuum the bottom and really get into the corners each t...
by Coriequest
04 Oct 2012, 14:25
Forum: Asian Catfishes
Topic: A Few Juvenile Indian Catfish
Replies: 13
Views: 5184

Re: A Few Juvenile Indian Catfish

Beautiful, thanks for sharing!
by Coriequest
22 Sep 2012, 18:13
Forum: South American Catfishes (Callichthyidae - Corys et al)
Topic: Does allowing my cory's to breed make me irresponsible?
Replies: 9
Views: 1856

Re: Does allowing my cory's to breed make me irresponsible?

You are taking your hobby to the next step and giving them a great home and environment to behave naturally as well as maintaining a species that may have an endangered habitat... if not already, then in the future due to the decimation of our natural environment by humans. Tank raised fish are like...
by Coriequest
22 Sep 2012, 18:05
Forum: South American Catfishes (Callichthyidae - Corys et al)
Topic: Coryodoras Hastatus breeding
Replies: 4
Views: 2103

Re: Coryodoras Hastatus breeding

Super! Without others eating the eggs and fry and ideal water conditions they seem to be quite prolific little cats! Congratulations! :YMAPPLAUSE:
by Coriequest
21 Sep 2012, 05:05
Forum: South American Catfishes (Callichthyidae - Corys et al)
Topic: making sure I buy C. Pygmaeus?
Replies: 6
Views: 1711

Re: making sure I buy C. Pygmaeus?

Yep! So cute! Mine are active after 4 pm. They usually like it warmer than most shrimp tanks though....good luck with them! I love mine!
by Coriequest
11 Sep 2012, 14:57
Forum: South American Catfishes (Callichthyidae - Corys et al)
Topic: Recovery advice needed post "toxic" H2O change
Replies: 8
Views: 2328

Re: Recovery advice needed post "toxic" H2O change

Hi, I see you are in the Bay area... are you in SFBAAPS? If not you can join and Diana Kostnik can give you far better advice than I can. Or someone else here although in general a lot of the sick fish questions don't get as much response, probably bc people are hesitant to tell something that might...

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