How Many Corys Could I Keep In 72L Tank

[mark1973]

ive just got a new 72l tank , how many corys would i be able to keep in it, when its set up, ihave a 60l tank set up now ,but hood lights broke, there will be 6 neons ,1 albino shark ,2cm long which is scared of other fish ,AT MOMENT. 1 bronze cory,1 albino cory4 rummy nose tetras 3 platys, but the 3 platys are going to my lfs tommorow, also how big do corys grow to normally, i want to get pandas corys,, how many corys could i put in my 72l tank with my other fish

 

[laura120381]

hi there,

i would say that if you already have 2 corys, you could probably add another 4 corys. they generally grow to a max of 7cm (panda, sterbai, adolphi albino etc.) you could use a calculator such as ##151### to work out the stocking capacity of your tank, add the fish you already have and see how much room you have left. hope that helps....L

ps - i would keep a close eye on that shark!!!

 

[Tizer]

that website it rubbish, common sense is the better calculator.

 

[Mowbz]

Personally, i would say your already at, if not very close to your limit. You'll need filtration pumping like a washing machine to take school of corys too. I have a tank the same size, assuming its a 2x1x1.5?

Corys vary in size, albeit not a lot. 1" for the Pigmys, 3-4" for most others. Some grow bigger, but ive read so much recently i cant remember all the names!

Perhaps change the stocking a bit. I would get rid of the shark, he's going to get too big, and unhappy in that tank, presuming is going to grow to more than 6" at adulthood. You'll also be committing your other stock as "expensive treats".

Why not up the Corys to 6 in total, 3 Albino and 3 Bronze (Both C.Aeneus variety) and keep either the Rummynose or the Neon Tetra. You could keep both, but again, its pretty "on the brink" i think. If im wrong, someone will correct!

You got some choices to make.....

 

[mark1973]

hi there,

i would say that if you already have 2 corys, you could probably add another 4 corys. they generally grow to a max of 7cm (panda, sterbai, adolphi albino etc.) you could use a calculator such as ##151### to work out the stocking capacity of your tank, add the fish you already have and see how much room you have left. hope that helps....L

ps - i would keep a close eye on that shark!!!

thanks,im thinking of re homing the albino shark,its only 3cm ,long but its getn aggresive

 

[mark1973]

Personally, i would say your already at, if not very close to your limit. You'll need filtration pumping like a washing machine to take school of corys too. I have a tank the same size, assuming its a 2x1x1.5?

Corys vary in size, albeit not a lot. 1" for the Pigmys, 3-4" for most others. Some grow bigger, but ive read so much recently i cant remember all the names!

Perhaps change the stocking a bit. I would get rid of the shark, he's going to get too big, and unhappy in that tank, presuming is going to grow to more than 6" at adulthood. You'll also be committing your other stock as "expensive treats".

Why not up the Corys to 6 in total, 3 Albino and 3 Bronze (Both C.Aeneus variety) and keep either the Rummynose or the Neon Tetra. You could keep both, but again, its pretty "on the brink" i think. If im wrong, someone will correct!

You got some choices to make.....

thanks, ive recently got 3panda cory,1cm long ,keeping neons and rummy nose,but the sharks goin to go my lfs, i like the shark ,its small now , bt later have problems ,

 

[Mowbz]

Wow, babies! Well good luck with them all!