Do u need a lid for a tank with one albino corydora catfish?

Question

I dont have a lid....so do i need one? nd do they need a filter? nd do they "kiss" the glass like plecos nd algae eaters..... nd can they eat betta food that sinks to the bottom? nd can they eat bloodworms that sink to the bottom?

What are some suckerfish that can live in a 1 gallon?

Answer 1

You should always have a lid, in case the fish wants to jump.

Do you need an Albino Corydora? No.

They do need a filter? Yes, like all fish.

No they don't suck on the glass, they do not have a suckermouth.

They can eat Betta food and blood worms that sinks to the bottom.


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Answer 2

A lid wouldn't hurt. A filter is always good in a tank. Corydora's swim along the bottom of the tank and clean up the extra food that has sunk to the bottom. I feed mine sinking pellets. And my 3 act crazy sometimes racing up to the top of the water and then back down...my reasoning for a lid:)

Answer 3

You do not need a lid right now unless there are swordtails or hatchetfish or glass shrimp or other animals that will get out of the tank. They will eat any food that sinks to the bottom of the tank. They are not suckermouth catfish (Loricaridae or something) like plecs but algae is a small part of their diet.

Answer 4

They will most likely not jump out of the tank. They should have a filter and a couple friends too, they like to be in groups. They can clean the glass, but it is uncommon. Usually only seen when cleaning a spot to lay eggs on. They will eat just about anything you give them. A variety is best. Mine love bloodworms, shrimp pellets, algae pellets, spirulina flake, colorbits, cyclopeze, brine shrimp, and catfish pellets.

Answer 5

Anyone who says corys have the habit of jumping are utterly insane or inadequate in fish knowledge.They are full-fledged bottom-dwellers and they eat ANYTHING off the substrate, be it pallets or live stuff.

Remember though, live foods can cause the onset of bacterial infection within the fish's intestines and go on to affect the swim bladder and other vital parts.So, prepared food is alway safer and it give the same amount of nutrients as live food, so the fish does not miss anything.

All fishes need a filter to prevent the clogging of poisonous ammonia, which come from their waste.Unless you plan to do minor water changes EVERY single day, go get a filter.

Corydoras have barbels at their mouth like sucker catfish but they do not have sucker-like mouths, so they do not suck on glasses.

And to end it off, no sucker catfish would fit in a small tank, they are a huge species of catfish and should not be forced to become claustrobic in a small residence.

Answer 6

They aren't known as jumpers so a lid is probably optional.

They don't kiss the glass or suck algae off the glass.

Yes, they will eat almost any type of food that hits the bottom, but meaty foods are best.

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Answer 7

Don't fill the tank to the top and you can get away without a cover.They'll eat any food offered,but mostly what falls to the bottom.They do not suck on the glass.However,you should have at least 3 (6 is better) and a cover is recommended as they tend to take occassional leaps to get air,

Answer 8

you should always have a lid with any fish. They can always jump, no matter how small, and that wouldnt be good lol

A filter, though is actually for the better. It keeps the tank cleaned half way, otherwise you'd have to clean it every week rather than every month and that will be a real pain

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also, i have one myself and he LOVES to jump XD its really a site to see when he does. Sometimes i think hes crazy :o

Answer 9

As albino cory's dont jump out of their habitat, you need not be worried, but then its always appreciative to use a lid for the tank to at-least keep dirt out, even in a closed environment :-)

Answer 10

the corydora catfish change color when they reach mating age it is nothing to be alarmed over unless you have a male and female. Then wham your gonna have alot of babies swimming around