Corydoras Keepers

[vipered]

Hi Sidney, from what I know there are a few crucial signs when choosing. Here are some which are applicable for all fishes not only just corydoras.

1. Check for any tattered/torn fins be it tail, dorsal or pectoral fins (Possible signs of fin rot)
2. Check if their gills are red which indicate ammonia burns if I'm not wrong
3. Pale coloration, make sure it is not faded which is a sign of stress
4. Belly is not sunken (concaved inwards), improper diet or fish TB
5. Any physical damage, for example open wounds or pop eye
6. Barbels must be intact, not worn off

It is also very important not to buy fish that is from a tank with some sick fishes although it looks healthy! Learnt from experience. Never ever do it

Hope what I have listed above is right and helpful for you.

[barmby]

Look out for signs of stress such as clamped fins, heavy breathing, sunken bellies are some examples

[Sidney]

Just went to a C328 . They put their Cory in a small cramp container with very dirty water with many other species .. anybody have any bad experience there ?
So where you bro usually purchase your corydoras

[stormhawk]

I get them from C328 or at Green Chapter. JZX usually has several species in stock too.

Where C328 is concerned, there is always a chance that you might end up with a sick or malnourished individual. It is important to quarantine all purchases from C328 before adding them to the tank, as a precautionary measure, due to how they cram the fishes into those small containers.

[seudzar]

I think for those who going over to jzx, please call them before going down. A few times I went down to jzx and they are close even they suppose to be open. They did not even state in their Facebook that they will be close on the day.

[Sax]

Hi,

new here. Just realised and glad to see many corydoras keepers here. I had been looking high n low for the green neons.... Issit only sold during specific season(e.g. certain months of the year)?

[Sidney]

Hi ,
Just want to know , anybody expert here breeds cories ?

[vannel]

Ask away.. Many people here are quite proficient and can possibly answer your queries.

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[wat100]

fire away .

[stormhawk]

@Sax,

Green Laser are only available as a seasonal import from Peru I believe.

@Sidney,

RonWill is a great Corydoras breeder. You should have seen his juvenile C. oiapoquensis. As for breeding, that depends on the species you are aiming to breed. Dwarf Corydoras like C. pygmaeus are super easy to breed.

[Jinduan]

Hi all, just sharing my fav spot in the house.

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[Jinduan]

A full shot of my 2ft tank. Trying to get the glosso going.

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[RonWill]

Jinduan, are you trying to...
1. Keep cories
2. Keep shrimps
3. Planted aquarium??

[Jinduan]

@RonWill - trying to have the best of everything!

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[Sax]

Hi stormhawk,

Thank you. Waiting to get a few into my tank.

[vic_tan0911]

hi all corydoras keeper, may i know which LFS can find a rare cory ?

[Marcus Lay]

I keep 6 albino n 2 leopard Cory in my discus tank at about 30 - 31 degree C...even have 1 tailless due to a accident..all are active n doing fine..had them for months already.. Currently the tank is barebottom but in the future I think I will put sand in my tank.

[creech]

u shld b able to find some rare one at clementi 368 and wu hu opp tiong bahru hawker centre

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[barmby]

vic, try,

JZX Pets Boutique

BLK 711 Ang Mo Kio Ave 8
Ang Mo Kio, Singapore

+65 6455 5675 / +65 9040 7842

[delhezi]

Guys do you think it is a good idea to place corydoras eques in a fish pond along with my sterbai? I recognize that there are some differences in temperature preference so I would know if this or there are any other cories that do well in a tropical pond.