Types Of Cory

[Antoniakr]

Hello everyone  

I was wondering what are all the different types of cory? it'd be great if you could list the names and/or tell me about a certain type

Also, how many should you keep? is there a specific amount?

Do they do well With Platys?

 

 

[Stimo]

I'm not too sure on all the types a couple i do know or think i know are  panda , peppered , bandit. by what i have gathered on here they need to be kept in at least a bunch of 6

 

[Lillefishy]

There are hundreds of species of cory, too many to name here, all very peaceful fish that do well in most community tanks.
They prefer a sand substrate as they sift sand through their gills filtering particles of food, & do best in groups of 6+
Have a look on Planet catfish for all the varieties

 

[Stimo]

http/www.fishforums.net/index.php?/forum/80-corydoras/

 

[fluttermoth]

There are well over 150 different species of corydoras, so it's not really possible to give you a list!
 
All corydoras should be kept in ag roup of at least six of their own species.
 
Most will live alright with platies, but you need to check each species, as most prefer soft water, whereas platies like it on the hard side.

 

[Antoniakr]

Im not sure if 6 corys would fit in a 65liter Tank with 4 Platys?

Thank you all i will check those out!  

 

[Meep]

Heres a link to show some of the varieties - http/www.fishbase.org/identification/SpeciesList.php?genus=Corydoras
I really like them, I've found a LFS that stocks a wide selection of them.

 

[mrstwalker]

Corys go VERY well with Platy fish. that is what I keep in my platy tank. i usually go with a dwarf cory or albino cory. they have great personalities!

 

[sawickib]

Corys go VERY well with Platy fish. that is what I keep in my platy tank. i usually go with a dwarf cory or albino cory. they have great personalities!

They meant the water type wise corys like more softer water than platys i think, but they are peaceful with them yes.

 

[TwoTankAmin]

For a complete list of all the corys with lots of pictures, go here http/www.nettaigyo.com/corydoras/encyc/index-e.html

 

[Antoniakr]

Thank you everyone, i have found a liking towards Pygmy Corydoras, so cute! and i will probably be able to fit 7 in my tank with Platys although i haven't bought anything yet - im making sure the size etc.. will be okay for what i want  

 

[mrstwalker]

 

Corys go VERY well with Platy fish. that is what I keep in my platy tank. i usually go with a dwarf cory or albino cory. they have great personalities!

They meant the water type wise corys like more softer water than platys i think, but they are peaceful with them yes.
 

Platys do well in soft or slightly medium water. its pretty easy to home them together

 

[EllieJellyEllie]

A good cory for you may be the Panda Cory (2 inches) or the Salt and Pepper Cory (1.4 inches)