Corydoras Keepers

[stormhawk]

That's one strange looking plant. I'm not sure if it's an aquatic plant. You should replant it in the gravel because if these are not epiphytic plants, they'll die on the driftwood.

[allblacks]

That's one strange looking plant. I'm not sure if it's an aquatic plant. You should replant it in the gravel because if these are not epiphytic plants, they'll die on the driftwood.

Ok cheers ! Will do that

[dc88]

Cory fans will like this video : ) !!!

http://en.aquanet.tv/Video/225-soft-...ous-substrates

[stormhawk]

Thanks for sharing dc88. The video proves that rough gravel is fine for Corydoras and that each species has a preference for a specific type of bottom.

[allblacks]

Cory fans will like this video : ) !!!

http://en.aquanet.tv/Video/225-soft-...ous-substrates

Good video !
Makes me want to follow them.

[anarchy78]

Hi guys.. Ive been looking for some duplicareus lately. But failed to find one. Just want to ask if u know where i can find it? Thanks even jzx dont have

[adisan]

Hi .... please excuse a noob question here ....

i am wondering at what size/length do corys usually ready for breeding?
I read that usually at age of 8 months, but no idea at what size they are at that age ?

Thanks.

[vannel]

Hi .... please excuse a noob question here ....

i am wondering at what size/length do corys usually ready for breeding?
I read that usually at age of 8 months, but no idea at what size they are at that age ?

Thanks.

Bro it depends on what Cory you are keeping. Different Cory mature at different times.

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[Coryologist]

Hi .... please excuse a noob question here ....

i am wondering at what size/length do corys usually ready for breeding?
I read that usually at age of 8 months, but no idea at what size they are at that age ?

Thanks.

Unfortunately, since all species and individual spawns grow at different rates, based on genetics and husbandry, size cannot be used as a determining indicator, until they fully grown.

It used to be thought that 1 year was where most Corys were mature enough to breed. My own personal experience (72 Cory species spawned) is that they are capable of spawning as early as 6 months, with 9 months being the norm.

I hope that helps. Cheers. - Frank

[adisan]

Bro it depends on what Cory you are keeping. Different Cory mature at different times.

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Hi bro. I'm keeping Aeneus bronze, albinos, Sterbai, Trilineatus, Paleatus, and Metae altogether in a tank. The biggest size is my Metae but no sign of mating behaviour. The Aeneus bronze is smaller but sometimes i saw a pair chasing each other around. They are still shy in overall though....

Unfortunately, since all species and individual spawns grow at different rates, based on genetics and husbandry, size cannot be used as a determining indicator, until they fully grown.

It used to be thought that 1 year was where most Corys were mature enough to breed. My own personal experience (72 Cory species spawned) is that they are capable of spawning as early as 6 months, with 9 months being the norm.

I hope that helps. Cheers. - Frank

Hey thanks Frank.... Wow you have bred so many species! Awesome!

My Metae is around 5cm length and there are four of them (not sure of exact age, probably 2 males 2 females). I was thinking if the crowded population makes them reluctant to mate. Do you think it is a good time to separate them into different tank?

[boyneburn]

I would not attempt to spawn my cories if they were not in a separate tank.The possibilty of the eggs getting eaten by other occupants is too high.I have bred metae many times & have not found them to be egg eaters.If I want to spawn mine I put them in a 18 x 12 12 or 24 x 12 x12 with sand substrate & Java fern. I usually have an air powered box filter in the corner.I let them settle in for a few days & then due a cool water change & add a small electric power filter to give more flow.They usually spawn within 24 hours providing they have been well fed etc. in the previous week.This method works with a lot of cory species my concolor,similis & CW010 usually follow this procedure as well.I am sure that Frank (Coryologist) has bred a few this way as well,although he has probably got a few tricks of his own.

[Coryologist]

Hey thanks Frank.... Wow you have bred so many species! Awesome!

I'm an old man.

My Metae is around 5cm length and there are four of them (not sure of exact age, probably 2 males 2 females). I was thinking if the crowded population makes them reluctant to mate. Do you think it is a good time to separate them into different tank?

Again, you can't go on size. Attempting to successfully breed any Cory should warrant their own tank. Too easy for eggs to be eaten by tank mates. Additionally, once the eggs are laid, you can simply remove the adults as opposed to moving the eggs. This generally IMHO results in a better chance of a good hatch rate. YMMV. Cheers. - Frank

[adisan]

I would not attempt to spawn my cories if they were not in a separate tank.The possibilty of the eggs getting eaten by other occupants is too high.I have bred metae many times & have not found them to be egg eaters.If I want to spawn mine I put them in a 18 x 12 12 or 24 x 12 x12 with sand substrate & Java fern. I usually have an air powered box filter in the corner.I let them settle in for a few days & then due a cool water change & add a small electric power filter to give more flow.They usually spawn within 24 hours providing they have been well fed etc. in the previous week.This method works with a lot of cory species my concolor,similis & CW010 usually follow this procedure as well.I am sure that Frank (Coryologist) has bred a few this way as well,although he has probably got a few tricks of his own.

That's interesting. I should give it a try.

One more thing.... did you experience siphoning the subtrate during conditioning them to spawn would put them off fr the breeding mood? I'm a little worried because currently everytime i siphon they look disturbed and run away hiding.

Thanks for sharing.

[adisan]

I'm an old man.

Again, you can't go on size. Attempting to successfully breed any Cory should warrant their own tank. Too easy for eggs to be eaten by tank mates. Additionally, once the eggs are laid, you can simply remove the adults as opposed to moving the eggs. This generally IMHO results in a better chance of a good hatch rate. YMMV. Cheers. - Frank

A young spirited heart is more important i believe

Yeah i think i would try to separate them and see what happens next. Thanks a lot!

[Coryologist]

I am sure that Frank (Coryologist) has bred a few this way as well,although he has probably got a few tricks of his own.

Well, this is where I generally get into trouble. I do not have any "secrets" when it comes to getting Corys to spawn. I do not employ any "triggering" methods. I simply give them clean water, the best food possible as well as normal water changes and then wait for Mother Nature to handle the heavy lifting. I don't even use spawning mops.

My personal belief is that these fish have spawned for eons without any help from anyone. I don't even say, "I have spawned XXX number of Corys." I prefer to say that they spawned in my tank, but I don't take credit for doing anything beyond exercising good husbandry. (No one has ever found a spawning mop in any river in S. America).

I'm not feigning humility. I'm serious about that. lol. Cheers. - Frank

[Coryologist]

A young spirited heart is more important i believe

I thank you and my pacemaker/defibrillator, thank you. lol. - Frank

[vannel]

I personally find food to be of importance when getting cories to breed. Live food in the form of Tubifex worms is quite good for this purpose. I tend to overfeed when getting my cories to spawn. I don't have as much experience as Frank though and have not spawned nearly as many species.. So, take my advice with a pinch of salt.

The only cories which I breed without removing the adults from the eggs are dwarf cories (pygmy, habrosus, hastatus). Also, as mentioned, a species-only tank is the general guideline so that.. 1) no cross breeding occurs.. and 2) they can get into the mood without interference.

Most importantly.. Have loads of fun observing eggs and fry in your tank.

[Coryologist]

I personally find food to be of importance when getting cories to breed.

Agreed. After water-quality, nothing is more important than quality of food. I feed around 10 high-quality foods, in rotation. The most important to me are decapped BS eggs, frozen bloodworms and live blackworms. If I were only able to feed my fish one or two foods, decapped BS eggs would be at the top of my list. Nutritionally, they are vastly superior to newly hatched BS as no essential lipids are utilized in the hatching process, they cost much less than hatching eggs, they do not decompose as readily and there is no muss, fuss or clean-up. Darn near a perfect food. Cheers. - Frank

[vannel]

Glad I'm doing something right.. =P

I also employ the use of decapped BS eggs. A small bottle lasts an eternity (its not supposed to last that long actually). However, I usually only use that for cory fry. I should probably give it a go for the adults as well. I'm just not sure if the adults actually eat the "dust".. Its near impossible to see.

[Coryologist]

I'm just not sure if the adults actually eat the "dust".. Its near impossible to see.

Don't worry. I feed it to all of my adults, including giants like C. pantanalensis. They go crazy for it. Cheers. - Frank

P.S. If you do start feeding it to your adults, that jar will be emptied, quickly.