Which cory catfish stay small?

[tmtpowers]

I've been looking for some small cories that will be added to my 55g eventually. I am really wanting 3 corys that are going to stay small. Thus far I've found the panda cory. Problem is, one of the lfs does sell them however they get their cories in assortments and can't guarantee me that I am in fact buying a panda cory...

So which cories stay small?

[tuvok]

Most commonly available corydoras do not get much beyond 3 inches. Check the following site for corydora profiles:

http://www.planetcatfish.com/catelog/genus.php?genus_id=1

[naps]

Most commonly available corydoras do not get much beyond 3 inches. Check the following site for corydora profiles:

http://www.planetcatfish.com/catelog/genus.php?genus_id=1
WOW I actually never knew that there were that many types of cories! Thanks!! :look:

[Needeles]

Hello, I myself have 4 Pepper Cories in my tank. They are very fun to watch. They do a pretty good job at "Cleaning Up" and are pretty hardy and easy to care for. They can make you at time go, WTH are you doing fish. They will sometimes swim to the top and swim almost upside down and even sit on ledge areas close to the top of the surface. They go well with most tanks and pretty much keep to themselves. The only thing is, you may want to get more then just 3 as I have also learned they are happier with a small group of 5-6 of there own and they don't cause a big bioload. Hope this helps.

[tmtpowers]

Thanks for the tips!!! Love the website tuvok! I had no clue there are so many different kinds of cory! Interesting!

[tuvok]

The number of cordora species is impressive. I keep having to use the site I linke to in my earlier post because my local Big Al's keeps getting all types of not-so-common corydoras. That site is my first stop for additional info.

[Toirtis]

The number of cordora species is impressive. I keep having to use the site I linke to in my earlier post because my local Big Al's keeps getting all types of not-so-common corydoras.


Be careful....Big Al's also stocks a number of artificially dyed and a few hybrid cories, too.

[Addict]

Whatever corys you choose, you'll be happy with. They have great personalities and are quite fun to watch. Just remember that they need company. 3 or more is best.

[Needeles]

Hello again, I wanted to also add that Salt & Pepper cories are good. Don't get them confused with the Pepper cories as they are 2 different types. They only get to about an inch in size.

[tuvok]

I have not purchased any of the more exotic corydoras. Usually I'm just interested in finding out more about the fish BAs gets in.

[tuvok]

Hello again, I wanted to also add that Salt & Pepper cories are good. Don't get them confused with the Pepper cories as they are 2 different types. They only get to about an inch in size.

I think you are referring to Corydoras habrosus. These guys are not as robust as some of the more common corydoras but they are awesome fish with personalities well beyond their size. It can be really cool watching they rest on anubias leaves and the like.

[tmtpowers]

Well we settled for 3 albino cories. WOW! These guys are NUTS! I've always seen cory cats just on the bottom, well these three dart around the entire tank like they own the place! I get a good kick out of them. LOL So much of one I am thinking about adding a few more! :P Thank you all for your help!

[Needeles]

Try to add about 3 more if possiable. If you think they are fun now when they are in a group they are happier and will be even more active. Just make sure that there not getting this way because they are scared or because they are in a tank that is to small. Also be sure to watch the water temps as they can be alittle picky about it. Try to keep them in temps under 78d F.

[Red Tailed Wonder]

WOW I actually never knew that there were that many types of cories! Thanks!! :look:


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