Megalechis thoracata comm with corys?

Kampfer · Post by **Kampfer** » 13 Dec 2008, 04:09

Hi
Just like to hear some opinions...is it safe to comm Megalechis thoracata with corys(in a 2 ft tank)? Are they aggressive towards corys?will they be too competitive for food to the corys?
cheers.

Post by **Marc van Arc** » 13 Dec 2008, 07:18

Kampfer wrote:is it safe to comm Megalechis thoracata with corys(in a 2 ft tank)?

No problem when juvenile Hoplos are involved.
Btw: a 2 ft tank seems a bit small for thoracata. They will outgrow it pretty quickly.

Kampfer wrote:Are they aggressive towards corys?

No, but as they grow larger the Corys may become more and more shy. Ime corys are not very fond of large bottom dwellers.

Kampfer wrote:will they be too competitive for food to the corys?

Yes.

All things combined this is no good combination imo.

Kampfer · Post by **Kampfer** » 13 Dec 2008, 17:44

Thanks Marc,
Noted.Fish is less than 1 inch now.Guess, i 'll have to find another tank for him soon.

Chrysichthys · Post by **Chrysichthys** » 14 Dec 2008, 15:00

Kampfer wrote:will they be too competitive for food to the corys?

They are eating machines. Just one might be okay, but a group would definitely be problematic.

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