I have a ten gallon tank with two corydoras catfish. I want to add more fish. What kind of tropical freshwater fish should I get for my tank? Also, how do you care for them?
2007-04-28 01:05:59 · 9 answers · asked by Chris 5 in Pets ➔ Fish
If you would like to try an experiment in fish husbandry,(spawning),get 4 or 5 more of the same specie of Corys. They are schooling fish that really come into their own in larger groups. Feed them a hearty diet with veggies like smashed peas or blanched squash(zucchini) as well as some meatier fare like frozen shrimp or worms. In a large group their behavior changes(they are less timid,and more"playful"). If the water conditions are kept clean (weekly 25% changes and gravel vacuuming) you will be rewarded with little Corys when they reach maturity.
2007-04-28 01:27:30 · answer #1 · answered by PeeTee 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, considering the fact that corydoras are schooling fish I would get at least 1 more. Now before I get any further, the 1' per gallon rule doesn't seem to ever work to well. It mainly depnds on the size of the fish and where they stay in a tank. i would recommend getting 1 male betta or 2 females, plus 2 ottocinclus and a couple of ghost shrimp. Or you could get 3 or 4 guppies, the shrimp and ottos. Or get 2 female platies or dalmation mollies, the ottos, and ghost shrimp. Basically, any tropical community fish. just remeber, corydoras are intolerant to salt. the best meds for them are Pimafix and Melafix.
2007-04-28 11:47:14 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Getting more fish is fun but remember.... Putting to many fish in a tank at once isnt good. Buy one a week and introduce it to the tank.
Tropical fish are beautiful. Your pet store will show you all kinds and tell you which ones go together.
I have all live bearers in my tank. Guppies, mollies, platies, swords.
Got alot of babies also.
2007-04-28 08:19:47 · answer #3 · answered by sportyconnie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would also suggest another cory. Beyond that, there are a lot of fish that would do well with them. Your most limiting factor is your tank size. If you want color, you could try livebearers such as platies (moons) or guppies (get males if you don't want fry), a dwarf gourami, or some smaller tetras. If you look at this website, you'll get ideas by looking through the community recommendations to see the species with which they are compatible: http://www.elmersaquarium.com/10cat_cory.htm Just keep your tank size in mind!
2007-04-29 00:47:51 · answer #4 · answered by copperhead 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
You should add some guppies or platies. They add some color to your tank. To feed catfish, buy sinking algae wafers and drop it into the tank. They'll eat it like crazy.
2007-04-28 11:21:33 · answer #5 · answered by ZooTycoonMaster 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I would add oscars lots of oscars oh and goldfish!just kidding
i would add a beta all you have to do is feed them oh and for the catfish just put algea wafers and they will eat it like crazy!
2007-04-28 12:47:12 · answer #6 · answered by Hadeel 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
A couple of White Cloud Mountain Minnows...
These books are free. Check your library too.
http://www.hagen.com/pdf/aquatic/bag.pdf
http://www2.tetra.de/tet_internet_import/import_data/The%20fascination%20of%20aquariums_GB_2006_T062048.pdf
2007-04-28 09:44:44 · answer #7 · answered by JJB 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Try a pair of Black Moor Goldfish...excellent fishes by themselves and goes good the the corycat.
2007-04-28 08:29:54 · answer #8 · answered by Mantra 6 · 3⤊ 6⤋
gouramis
2007-04-28 13:17:14 · answer #9 · answered by shannon 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋