Do Cory Catfish Feed at Night
Corydoras: More Active In The Day Or Night?
adh/smile
- #1
Hi!
I am in the researching process to get some corydoras and I was just wondering what their regular habits during 24 hours is. Are they more active during the day or night? Do they need lights out for a period of time during the day? I have 2 guppies in my tank already (the tank is fully cycled) and they need only 8-9 hours of lights on per day. Would that effect the corrys?
I am in the researching process to get some corydoras and I was just wondering what their regular habits during 24 hours is. Are they more active during the day or night? Do they need lights out for a period of time during the day? I have 2 guppies in my tank already (the tank is fully cycled) and they need only 8-9 hours of lights on per day. Would that effect the corrys?
I also don't know what breed of corrys would be best. Any ideas?
Thanks!!!
Nicholas1234
- #2
I don't know what breed would be best for you but I do know my Corys are most active at night and no 8-9 hours would't affect the cory's negatively at all. Maybe @TeasDomer Coradee or el337 can help you decide what type of cory to get.
max h
- #3
I have both Pepper and Panda Cories, what I have noticed is they are active in the morning and latter in the afternoon to evening. During the middle of the day they hide out in the plants in the back of the tank. They will finishing eating after lights out at night, but in the morning they are resting.
adh/smile
- Thread Starter
- #4
Ok that's good to know!
I really like the look of juliI corydoras. And that's the main breed sold at my local fish store.
max h
- #5
Ok that's good to know!I really like the look of juliI corydoras. And that's the main breed sold at my local fish store.
Whta else are you going to stock in the tank?
blairgerman
- #6
My albino (aeneus) corys are consistently very active during the day and inactive at night. There is usually a lull in the middle of the 8hr photoperiod where I will find one resting on the substrate. I have heard albinos are the most active, and mine are extremely active. I have been keeping them for 11 years, but have never had other species. Albinos give great contrast on black substrate and darker plants.
adh/smile
- Thread Starter
- #7
I have a couple guppies right now. My nitrogen cycle is completed and so now I'm adding fish slowly so the ammonia level doesn't spike too quickly.
Adam7347
- #8
my cory is just laying around not doing much is this normal or not I have 7 altogether and the others seem to be moving around a lot more
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Nicholas1234
- #9
I don't know what breed would be best for you but I do know my Corys are most active at night and no 8-9 hours would't affect the cory's negatively at all. Maybe TexasDomer Coradee or el337 can help you decide what type of cory to get.
el337
- #10
Hi!
I am in the researching process to get some corydoras and I was just wondering what their regular habits during 24 hours is. Are they more active during the day or night? Do they need lights out for a period of time during the day? I have 2 guppies in my tank already (the tank is fully cycled) and they need only 8-9 hours of lights on per day. Would that effect the corrys?I also don't know what breed of corrys would be best. Any ideas?
Thanks!!!
HI
Sorry, I didn't get the notification of the mention but just happened across this thread and saw my name.
What's the tank size?
adh/smile
- Thread Starter
- #11
Welcome to the conversation!!!
My tank is 10 gallons.
My tank is 10 gallons.
el337
- #12
Unfortunately, I don't think 10 gallon would be suitable for corys. The minimum tank size I would have them in is a 24" long tank.
Nicholas1234
- #14
Agreed, I forgot to ask about the tank size.
max h
- #15
Minimum tank size for cory's would be 20 gallons.
adh/smile
- Thread Starter
- #16
I have read a lot of articles about corydoras and all of them said a 10 gallon tank was a minimum.
I have also asked some other people both outside and within this forum and they said I should go off of what I researched and see how it works. I can always update to a bigger tank.
I have also asked some other people both outside and within this forum and they said I should go off of what I researched and see how it works. I can always update to a bigger tank.
el337
- #17
Many articles and sites will say a 10 gallon minimum but they are not reliable source of info. They are extremely active fish and many on here have also kept them in a 10 gallon and noticed a big difference when they put them in a larger tank. Personally, I'd wait for the larger tank.
RedLoredAmazon
- #18
I agree with el337. I just got 12 (now down to 8 due to bad conditions that they came in) juliI cories. They are actually false juliis. I have them currently in quarantine in my 10 gallon tank. It is too crowded for all 8 of them to be in there full time and they aren't even full grown! I will be moving them to my 54 gallon once their quarantine is done.
10 gallons is not a good full time tank size for cories.
10 gallons is not a good full time tank size for cories.
edit: I have to do daily water changes to make sure that the parameters don't go out of wack with that many fish!
blairgerman
- #19
Yes you can be careful keep your parameters in check while housing that many in a 10g, but the corys need space to swim. The ones in my 55 are back and forth from one corner to the other in about 2 seconds flat about a hundred times a day - major explorers. The thing is that, even with good water quality, the limited space will stress them to a degree to where they will become susceptible to any stray illness. The fish has to be happy in it's environment in order to be healthy. You may consider the dollar per gallon sale at big box store. It is a common problem though, so don't get frustrated, just consider other options.
adh/smile
- Thread Starter
- #20
That is most likely true. Thanks for pointing that out!Many articles and sites will say a 10 gallon minimum but they are not reliable source of info.
Yes, it does get a little frustrating to not be able to get some of the fish I want without a bigger tank, but I'm glad you guys are so helpful in sharing information. I want any fish I have to be happy and have enough space to do what it does. Thank you so much for all your help!It is a common problem though, so don't get frustrated, just consider other options.
Since cores are out for my 10 gallon and I already plan on having at least 5 guppies in the tank (currently have 2) What are some other fish options?
el337
- #22
Since cores are out for my 10 gallon and I already plan on having at least 5 guppies in the tank (currently have 2) What are some other fish options?
Unfortunately, there really wouldn't be any other fish you can put after the 5 guppies are in. What about some shrimp and snails? Mystery snails are SO fun to watch and extremely entertaining.
Samuel97
- #23
My guppies have always lived with amano shrimp because they occupy totally different parts of the tank and have such a low bio load. whilst the shrimp will scale plants and decorations they primarily live on the bottom/substrate. you could have a good 5 shrimp and some nerite snails in your 5 guppy tank without problem. Amano shrimp are great at cleaning up any food the guppies miss before it degrades and red cherry shrimp are super cool looking.
Culprit
- #24
Oh I didn't see that you had to have the rest of the guppies
el337
- #25
You could mabye keep a Dwarf Puffer, I'm not sure if you could keep it with the gups though.
Dwarf puffers are best kept by themselves.
adh/smile
- Thread Starter
- #26
Thanks guys! Those are all really good ideas!
One thing about possibly having shrimp that would eat the missed food from the guppies is so far when I feed my guppies there is no left over food. And I only have two now! If there were 5 there will be no food left! Would shrimp still live without that missed food?My guppies have always lived with amano shrimp because they occupy totally different parts of the tank and have such a low bio load. whilst the shrimp will scale plants and decorations they primarily live on the bottom/substrate. you could have a good 5 shrimp and some nerite snails in your 5 Guppy tank without problem. Amano shrimp are great at cleaning up any food the guppies miss before it degrades and Red Cherry Shrimp are super cool looking.
Samuel97
- #27
You can easily drop in some extra shrimp pellets for them that the guppies won't go for c:
adh/smile
- Thread Starter
- #28
Ok. I will consider that.
Thank you all for your answers to my questions! It's been fun to learn from you guys!!!
Thank you all for your answers to my questions! It's been fun to learn from you guys!!!
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