Coryman,

Can you also assist those of us who are in process of trying to spawn cories, what methods work best? Any suggestions of what to do before hand?

Thanks,

Scott

Hi, I recently bought an L-260 yesterday at a Tropical Fish Auction in Metro-Detroit sponsored by GDAS. The fish was looking well when I wen to bed, when I awoke the L-260 was dead. :( As a result these are the options that I thought of: 1) Temperature below 74F in the Church Basement (Auction held ...

All, If you are in the vicinity of Detroit, MI. This is your last chance to see this 100 year old gem. The City of Detroit thinks it is doing a wonderful thing by closing these doors of the Belle Isle in the next month. Freinds of the Belle Isle Aquarium (FOBIA) are trying to raise money to keep it ...

At my work we had to put something down concerning an unknown or little known fact. "I'm a catfish adict" was what I put down.. People still think I eat my Cories!!! I could never do that! Howver farm-raised catfish for the grill oh yeah !!@!!!! Onto the TSN issue. I believe that certain s...

Otocinclus need to be in groups minimum of 3. They may not seem to socialize, but they do. It really depends on what your looking for. Bottom feedewrs Corys and clown plecos might work. Algae eaters otos otos and maybe a bristlenose, or rubber nosed pleco...but you best keep onb the filtration! or y...

OK Lets ditch the poll. How do I do that? I'm not as regulatr on this site as I use to be.

Thanks,

Scott

I have 4 of the Petricols Pepsicolas and they are busy fluttering about the tank. I find them quite interesting to watch.

I've been trying to breed these for some time. The tank has been with 6 of these guys and well planted. I believe it may be my food. I have been feeding them seaweed, zucchini, and algae disks. Is this the right type of food to get these Zebra Otos in the mood? Is there something that I might need t...

Habrosis are also a great pygmy type of Cory. They breed like rabits if you let them :oops: The only one's you might not want are the Bearded Cory (use to be corydoras barbatus before the scientific name change). These guys are sensitive to temperatures getting to warm. We have 3 of them in a tropic...

I'd be afraid that you'll see Pictus disappearus. Pimodella might be a better fit or Pimodella ornatus.

Thanks,

Scott

Exciting seem to be the "pygmy cories" There are 3 of them Habrosis, Hastosis, and Pygmaeus. The yseem to be a little bit more active. You might also want to check out the closely related Aspidorases. They seem to be (at a young age) very active.

Good Luck,

Scott

Does anyone know much of this fish? I recieved 2 as bonus fish for a fish order from an internet LFS.

Anyhelp is greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Scott

It's been a hectic 4 months for me, and I was really confused to see that Corydoras Barbatus is now Scleromystax Barbatus. Can anyone shed some light on this for me? I'm not sure what the differences bewteen Aspidoras, Brochis, Corydoras, and Scleromystax are? Thanks, Bewildered and Confused, Scott :?

Me and my wife have 9 pygmaeus and a whole bunch of Habrosis (16 adults and upwards of 40 fry). They ar neat and more active than a typical cory. We need to get some of what you have the Hastatus.

Good Luck,

Scott

Kribs?

Check out the dwarf cories. I believe that c. hastatus and pygmaeus will swim at the mid-level. They are fairly small 1.5" max, and are more shoaling than the others. They are difficult to find, but well worth it. The C. Habrosis (another dwarf variety) breeds quite readily and I believe it is ...

TTA850, I've kept a variety of Cories together. Palateus (spelling?), Juli Cory, San Juan's, C. Melanistus, melini, and panda cories. I have had a group of 6 different species together (total number of Cories =6) While some people on the site may feel that this is bad, the Cories seem happy and do s...

Is there any special requirements for breeding S. Petricola? I recently purchased 4 and would like to understand breeding of synos. I understand for corys (Habrosis) and would appreciate an assist.

Thanks,

Scott

Boy, a subject close to my heart and I just now get to it.... Ok, Elephant beer....potent? you gotta be kidding! Try Gale's old Prize Ale (Britain), Thomas Hardy Ale (Britain), Stone Brewing's Old Guardian, Essentially, any Scotch Ale, Barley Wine, or strong ale beer style will be 8 to 15% on averag...

I agree! The otos are very sensitive and I have caused them lots of pain and suffering from my own foolishness. Definitely, change out your water every day for a week. check the carbon (it absorbs the chemical) and feed the otos zuchini and algae disks.

Good luck!

Beersnob

Is your aquarium well planted? Otos really like algae. Zucchini or peas may be a good supplement. Take the vegies (slice zuchini or cucumbers) add water. Nuke in microwave. place in tank....Within 2 to 3 days no more vegies. Other thoughts are you feeding them any algae disks? My last question is th...

I think I'd go with the otos. I have 4 zebra, 4 zebra (different markings), and 4 regular otos. They do a great job of algae eating and the supplemental zucchini and peas are devoured with abandon. Just be careful of who the otos are in the tank with. I believe I lost 1 or 2 small ones from a synodo...

I have one question to add to the list of Cory Myths. That they are the only ones that blink... I've had otos, synos, and plecos blink at me.... As to the chlorine in the water, in small amounts it helps. A problem may occur when the chlorine concentration gets too high...HCl and we have a caustic f...

I concur with the bristlenose.

I would also ask what type of Cichlids you have. If they are small and not the overly aggrressive (affrican type) you might get away with otos. But again the cichlids MUST BE SMALL and NOT VERY AGGRESSIVE

Good luck,

Scott

I hate to disagree with all of you, but the cyanide is added by some of the harvesters to slow the otos down. This comes from a reputable source - someone who actually observed these actions. Unfortunately I forget his name, but he gave a great talk! Let's see, I did not have any otos in the tank, l...

I use to raise rabbits for 4-H. I use to raise them for the meat pen, show, etc.. Rabbit Pellets are the best thing to feed them. If you, or your neighbor fertilize, or chemically treat your lawn..you may not have many rabbits in the near future. Generally the cages were big enough for 2 to 3 rabbit...

I thought that ornatus and pimodella were the same size and had the same characteristics...

But, my wife is breeding Guppies so this will be a good way to control them!


Scott

I have not had much problem with feeding my group of otos. I've fed them pieces of zucchini or peas thatI put in a glass of water and nuked in the microwave until the water was boiling and then put the vegetable in. If you have any plant life, you should see many many holes in your leaves. I also fe...

we have another one !!!! ( Catfish Freak ) my little girl has just had her first batch of bristlenose,and is so proud. now she is planning to sell her fish like dad . can everyone remember your first batch of fry just a very touching moment :D Wall Wall, You brought her up right! and once you get o...

Feeder guppies will be in there for short times I think you will find the feeder guppies ending up as permanent residents, since the fish you propose are not very likely to eat them. What kind of fish will they eat? My house will not allow very large tanks (It's an old 1948 house), so I don't want ...