Corydoras Showcase Thread 53

[Ong88]

Originally Posted by CZQ

common Cory is easier to breed.

Saw them in bags at feeder section, pity the ignorant arokeeper that buys to feed aros.

Corys can give fatal poke with its spines

[Ong88]

Other than spines,

http://www.ratemyfishtank.com/blog/s...ense-mechanism

Another defense mechanism that has recently come under study in regard to corydoras is their ability to “self-poison”. This means that the fish is able to release toxins when under extreme stress – though the toxin is designed to deter predators, it often has lethal effects for the fish. Many aquarium hobbyists have experienced this phenomenon without knowing it – they purchase corydoras at the pet store only to find that the entire group of fish has died in the bag on the way home. In 2002, an aquarium hobbyist and writer named Ian Fuller, documented this strange behavior in a pair of Sterba’s Cories (Corydoras sterbai) being exhibited at the Catfish Study Group Open Show in England. The female of the pair was observed releasing a cloudy mucus from the base of the left gill plate. Fuller replaced the tank water and the pair made a full recovery.

Applying This Information

Understanding the habits of corydoras catfish is the first step to applying the information to your own care of these fish. Though corydoras are not typically exposed to predators in the aquarium hobby, the hobbyist himself can pose as a sort of threat. The process of netting, bagging and transporting can be very stressful for fish and may induce self-poisoning behavior. The strength of the toxins released by corydoras varies from one species to another, but it can be very lethal to a group of fish in a small bag being transported from the aquarium. In its natural habitat, the fish would swim away from the area after releasing its toxins – this is not possible in a plastic bag and its escape efforts may even be limited in the home aquarium. As a result, the fish are affected by their own toxins – they typically stop breathing and die within a few minutes.

Because the whole process happens so quickly, there may not be anything you can do. If you catch the problem early enough, however, you may have time to transfer the fish to a tank of clean water to facilitate their recovery. Often, the first signs include small bubbles forming at the edge of the water’s surface. The fish may also breathe rapidly, though it is more common for their breathing to slow down or stop. To prepare for this problem, it is a good idea to bring a second container of water with you when transporting your corydoras. If you notice bubbles forming on the surface, or if the water begins to turn yellowish or cloudy, transfer the fish to the new water for the remainder of the trip

[thanantosis]

Originally Posted by KoheiRokusaburo

Just dont get bronze corys, bought around 10 from 328 last year, they breed so much i have around 200 now.

Wow 200. What are u going to do with them hahah

[thanantosis]

Originally Posted by Ong88

Saw them in bags at feeder section, pity the ignorant arokeeper that buys to feed aros.

Corys can give fatal poke with its spines

Yep quite shock to see them as feeders too!!

[CZQ]

Originally Posted by Ong88

Saw them in bags at feeder section, pity the ignorant arokeeper that buys to feed aros.

Corys can give fatal poke with its spines

I saw it too. Don't see it at other places. Maybe is they pack themselves. But it is not suitable to be feeders.

[KoheiRokusaburo]

Originally Posted by thanantosis

Wow 200. What are u going to do with them hahah

Sold and still selling some of them away, sometimes will giveaway to hobbyist trying out simple hardy cories.

And yeah! i bought them from 328 in a bag around 10, never knew they were feeders.

bought them 5 years ago and kept them in a heavily planted tank, as years go by smaller ones keep popping out naturally. haha

[Rigil]

Originally Posted by Solitaire

Let's begin the new thread with a new video


Eques and Concolour joining in the fun

the music ups! haha so peaceful video

[lwm66]

Hi started a mixed tank, like to share.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0VAQ8OfFHIA

Thanks for watching.

[burntrubber]

If anyone is still searching for C.Hastatus, saw JZX advertise on their facebook.

Call if you want to go there. I made a wasted trip.

[Soulmates]

I bought a pack of feeder Bronze Cories at C328.
So surprised to be seeing them since they're all bones and even the large predatory fishes can choke on them.
I bought to add to my male Betta tanks and females' sorority.