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by T_om
18 Dec 2023, 14:59
Forum: Wanted (USA & Canada)
Topic: Wanted: C. habrosus
Replies: 1
Views: 1770

Wanted: C. habrosus

Subject says it all. I am located in NE Florida if anyone within a hundred miles or so have any, but will pay shipping if anyone has any to sell nation wide.

Looking for at least 10.

Tom
by T_om
04 Jun 2021, 20:09
Forum: South American Catfishes (Callichthyidae - Corys et al)
Topic: Max temp for Corydoras habrosus
Replies: 5
Views: 4966

Re: Max temp for Corydoras habrosus

I keep (and breed) C. habrosus at 78°F. to 79°F. No problems. In my experience, I always prefer to keep tropical ANYTHING at the top of their temperature range as it seems to really be a disease preventative. When I want to trigger a spawn, I do a 50% water change with water several degrees colder. ...
by T_om
02 Jul 2020, 22:09
Forum: South American Catfishes (Callichthyidae - Corys et al)
Topic: Getting rid of snails in Pygmy corydoras tank
Replies: 12
Views: 4700

Re: Getting rid of snails in Pygmy corydoras tank

Thanks Darrel.

I didn't realize copper was that much more effective in soft water.

Tom
by T_om
02 Jul 2020, 15:25
Forum: South American Catfishes (Callichthyidae - Corys et al)
Topic: Getting rid of snails in Pygmy corydoras tank
Replies: 12
Views: 4700

Re: Getting rid of snails in Pygmy corydoras tank

Thanks guys. I have very soft RO water in that tank, keeping it soft for the neons primarily (they have spawned there). And I realize that a snail die-off would require very close attention to nitrate buildup, but I have lots of water available for drastic changes (80% twice a day or more) during th...
by T_om
02 Jul 2020, 04:08
Forum: South American Catfishes (Callichthyidae - Corys et al)
Topic: Getting rid of snails in Pygmy corydoras tank
Replies: 12
Views: 4700

Getting rid of snails in Pygmy corydoras tank

I have a tank with Pygmy corys and neons. And snail, don't forget the snails. :(

I was about to dose with the old standby Rid-a-snail, but seemed to recall reading somewhere that Pygmy corys could not stand copper based snail killers.

Was that correct?

Any suggestions?

Tom
by T_om
07 Mar 2019, 04:15
Forum: South American Catfishes (Callichthyidae - Corys et al)
Topic: Cory Compatibility
Replies: 4
Views: 1768

Re: Cory Compatibility

Thanks for the recommendations guys, lots to consider.

Tom
by T_om
05 Mar 2019, 03:11
Forum: South American Catfishes (Callichthyidae - Corys et al)
Topic: Cory Compatibility
Replies: 4
Views: 1768

Cory Compatibility

Looking for a Cory species that will thrive in water specifically tailored for raising Cardinal Tetra breeders. The tank water will be 80°F and between 6.5 and 7.0 Ph, and softened with added RO water to get hardness down to 4dH or less, under 100uS at any rate. I need some bottom feeders to help ta...

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