Corydoras Keepers

[tetrakid]

Wow those Corys lining up in a straight row in front of the tank are really adorable little creatures. When I had my Sterbais, all ten of them will also line up in a straight row in front with sad hungry eyes, waiting for Tubifex worms, which they relish. Though they are not colourful fish, they are very cute and and peace-loving creatures.

[KittyCat]

well concs look like this where I come from


three sleepy amigos

and my last lone ranger..


he doesnt look too impressed with all the commotion..

you should fatten yours up and see if they look similar... else you might have a new species on your hands..

Saw a few of these only. Idk what those are.


Anyway, lost a Rabauti today morning. Yesterday was weak with broken tail, I tried to melafix him (worked for my other corys) and he KO this morning. The panda in the same tank with him made it. Changed water and added mela again. Panda looks a lot better.

Now I only have 19 babies ):

[tetrakid]

When fish are sick, it is usually very difficult to recover, unless it is just some minor skin problem.

If chances of recovery are slim, it is better to let the fish sleep by using either a proper liquid, or very cold freezing water with ice. This way, the fish will not need to suffer longer with the painful disease.

[KittyCat]

When fish are sick, it is usually very difficult to recover, unless it is just some minor skin problem.

If chances of recovery are slim, it is better to let the fish sleep by using either a proper liquid, or very cold freezing water with ice. This way, the fish will not need to suffer longer with the painful disease.

He was only found yesterday being weak and stuff. I don't like to cull my fishes. I want to know I've tried my best. I healed popeye with melafix on my beloved Loxo so I don't believe I cannot fix a small fin rot. At least I know I tried my best and my Rabauti had a good 3 days with me.

Baby panda is back in the tank scavanging for food.

[KittyCat]

Okay guys, this is how my 'concolor' looks like...

Top one ( c328 ) lighter, middle row one ( Qian Hu ) darker. Darker one has more visible yellow fin.


And is my other panda down with something?



Tank Parameters
KH 150
GH 150
pH 7
NO3- 0
NO2- 0

[soltari007]

Ah now I see... that's a brochis splendens, not a conc

And your panda is exuding fish slime. It's not too serious yet, but it does say that your Cory isn't 100% happy with his surroundings right now. I just got it myself so it isn't all that uncommon. Time for some tweaks for your water!

[KittyCat]

Ah now I see... that's a brochis splendens, not a conc

And your panda is exuding fish slime. It's not too serious yet, but it does say that your Cory isn't 100% happy with his surroundings right now. I just got it myself so it isn't all that uncommon. Time for some tweaks for your water!

The expert has spoken! Thanks man. Confusing. Time for me to change my list then.

2x Albino 2x Leopard 2x Sterbai 2x Pandas 2x Peppered 2x Bronze 2x Similis 2x Loxonozous 2x Emerald 1x Rabauti (RIP little baby)

What should I do with my water? All the other fishes and cories are doing fine.

One of my mountain shrimp attacks my corys! URGH. Anyone wants mountain shrimp? I can GIVE 2, FOC. Collect under my block hahaha.

[vannel]

Your tank is getting slightly overcrowded from all those Corydoras! To upkeep that amount of fauna, you'll likely need to do more frequent WC from now on. I would say about 30%, at least twice a week. Alternatively, you could start planning for a larger tank too! For now, do a slightly larger WC to get your Corydoras back into shape before it all goes south. I also suggest dropping your PH just a little bit.

[RonWill]

Tank Parameters
KH 150
GH 150
pH 7
NO3- 0
NO2- 0

Lower your pH and retest for kH & gH. Either the kit is off or you're not reading it right 'cos it's waaaayyy too high...

[KittyCat]

Your tank is getting slightly overcrowded from all those Corydoras! To upkeep that amount of fauna, you'll likely need to do more frequent WC from now on. I would say about 30%, at least twice a week. Alternatively, you could start planning for a larger tank too! For now, do a slightly larger WC to get your Corydoras back into shape before it all goes south. I also suggest dropping your PH just a little bit.

Yah doing wc 25percent 2x a week. Gonna clear some corys with mountain shrimp. Maybe just keeping my sterbais, emerald, lox and rabauti. Might even consider letting Rabauti go since no partner ): Totally helps that I can't post on wts yet.

Lower your pH and retest for kH & gH. Either the kit is off or you're not reading it right 'cos it's waaaayyy too high...

I tested a few times all that reading leh.. My bf say hardwater better? His hardwater cory tank doing fine.

[tetrakid]

When I had my 10 Sterbais in my 2ft tank, I used to do 30% WC every other day. They can be quite good at dirtying the water. But not as much as my previous goldfish, though. With my goldfish I always did 100 % WC every day. But with good oxygen saturation, they survived healthily for a long time even without any BB. Lol.

Your tank is getting slightly overcrowded from all those Corydoras! To upkeep that amount of fauna, you'll likely need to do more frequent WC from now on. I would say about 30%, at least twice a week. Alternatively, you could start planning for a larger tank too! For now, do a slightly larger WC to get your Corydoras back into shape before it all goes south. I also suggest dropping your PH just a little bit.

[KittyCat]

Okay I'm giving away free!!!


2x Albino 2x Leopard 2x Pandas 2x Peppered 2x Bronze

Anyone want just tell me please. These 10 have been with me from the start they are my babies. Albino one of them possible female. All except pandas are stable. I can't post on WTS ):

[vannel]

The thing about having a community tank is that the fauna generally comes from differing water conditions, unless a strict biotope is setup. In any case, I think Corydoras are generally more suited to water with slightly lower PH. Do not confuse hardness and PH. Whilst they are linked to each other, they are a measure of distinctly different elements of water. I would suggest dropping 1-2 ketapang leaves in there gradually.

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[KittyCat]

The thing about having a community tank is that the fauna generally comes from differing water conditions, unless a strict biotope is setup. In any case, I think Corydoras are generally more suited to water with slightly lower PH. Do not confuse hardness and PH. Whilst they are linked to each other, they are a measure of distinctly different elements of water. I would suggest dropping 1-2 ketapang leaves in there gradually.

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Okay thanks. I have one inside already, will go get a pack so that it will lower the pH further.

[vannel]

Okay thanks. I have one inside already, will go get a pack so that it will lower the pH further.

Remember to do it gradually. A sudden drop in PH will be detrimental to their health. I've had 2 pieces of ketapang leaves wipe out my 1ft tank overnight because the drop was too sudden.

Good luck!

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[KittyCat]

Remember to do it gradually. A sudden drop in PH will be detrimental to their health. I've had 2 pieces of ketapang leaves wipe out my 1ft tank overnight because the drop was too sudden.

Good luck!

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Okay thanks for the advice!! I will do it slowly.

[KittyCat]

I was thinking why my sand every morning got one hole.. Today morning woke up to find the culprit.

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My Rabauti!

[soltari007]

Yah doing wc 25percent 2x a week. Gonna clear some corys with mountain shrimp. Maybe just keeping my sterbais, emerald, lox and rabauti. Might even consider letting Rabauti go since no partner ): Totally helps that I can't post on wts yet.


I tested a few times all that reading leh.. My bf say hardwater better? His hardwater cory tank doing fine.

I can adopt the Rabauti if you're letting go

[KittyCat]

Rabauti expensive.. Have to sell cannot give hahhahaa.

[soltari007]

Hmmmm.... can discuss la hahaha
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