Those darn keyholes

[Taysius]

So I added all the babies I had in QT to the 75g a few days ago. There are 4 curviceps and 2 keyholes adding to the two 3" keyholes I already had. The new baby keyholes have decided that cories are fun to pick on. This morning I noticed that one cory had an empty eyesocket...oh joy. Tonight its dead.

I know that cichlids will be cichlids and they don't read the information that say they are a peaceful species, but it is still frustrating. I will likely be fishing out the last four cories and putting them in my 29g. At least everyone leaves my pleco alone.

 

[Lab_Rat]

Sorry to hear that. I've not had good luck with cichlids and cories (mostly rams). I think the cories are too stupid to move out of the cichlids territory.

 

[nano cichlids]

Cichlids for the most part won't bother your plecos, cory cats seem to be a big target for south American species I'm sorry to hear that though

 

[Pittbull]

I had to euthanize one of my Keyholes today he started to swim erratically upside down a few days ago so this morning he didn't look much better actually worse so i had to make a decision and Euthanize him so sad..

 

[Taysius]

I had to euthanize one of my Keyholes today he started to swim erratically upside down a few days ago so this morning he didn't look much better actually worse so i had to make a decision and Euthanize him so sad..

Sorry to hear that. I hope the two you have left stay healthy for ya.


I pulled the 4 remaining cories out today and put them in the 29g. Its not ideal since I would rather have them on sand, but its better this way. One has a torn up dorsal fin but overall they look alright.

I really wanted some nice bottom cats for my 75g so I'm a bit bummed. If it weren't for the plants I would look into a raphael cat or some pictus but I think my nice layout of crypts would be destroyed. I guess I will look for something to add up top instead. Maybe some brightly colored swordtails? IDK, just thinking outloud here.

 

[Taysius]

Just want to add, my larger keyholes were very accepting of all the new cichlids in the tank. Right away, the baby keyholes were swimming alongside them. There were a few nips but i am guess that was more of a pecking order thing. I haven't seen any aggression since the first day or so. The curvs were colored up nice today until I had my hands in there chasing cories.

 

[Pittbull]

Yeah my two Keys that i have are sticking together so i am hoping they are a pair Thanks Tay i appreciate the kindness.. Is that your Dachshund in your Avatar..

 

[fishboy7]

I think plecos are the kind of fish that are usually peaceful, but when you make them mad, LOOK OUT! So, IMO that's why most fish leave them alone.

 

[NB_Aquatics]

Sorry to hear about that. My corys are in with rams and they are doing fine so far, i hope they don't start this.

 

[Taysius]

Yeah my two Keys that i have are sticking together so i am hoping they are a pair Thanks Tay i appreciate the kindness.. Is that your Dachshund in your Avatar..

Yep that's my dachshund, Myra. She's quite the terror. lol