T Trig8 Small Fish Jul 5, 2004 #1 Jul 1, 2004 24 0 0 35 Orlando, FL Visit site Jul 5, 2004 #1 T Trig8 Jul 5, 2004 i was wondering about how much surface area on the bottom on the tank corycats need? My 20gal provides 288sq inches...is that enough?
i was wondering about how much surface area on the bottom on the tank corycats need? My 20gal provides 288sq inches...is that enough?
trouthead Superstar Fish Jul 5, 2004 #2 May 4, 2004 1,024 0 0 64 United Kingdom Visit site Jul 5, 2004 #2 trouthead Jul 5, 2004 I don't see any problem with 5-6 cories in a 20g tank. I have read many times that cories are happier in groups of 4 or more, and often 5-6 has been recommended.
I don't see any problem with 5-6 cories in a 20g tank. I have read many times that cories are happier in groups of 4 or more, and often 5-6 has been recommended.
catfishmike Superstar Fish Jul 5, 2004 #3 Oct 22, 2002 2,614 0 36 Sin City, again... Jul 5, 2004 #3 catfishmike Jul 5, 2004 i don't see why not provided that they are the sole bottomfeeders in this tank and that you keep no more than 5-8 small to medium corys.don't get the large bodied ones like corydoras sterbai,or the often sold as a cory but isn't,brochis splendins
i don't see why not provided that they are the sole bottomfeeders in this tank and that you keep no more than 5-8 small to medium corys.don't get the large bodied ones like corydoras sterbai,or the often sold as a cory but isn't,brochis splendins
