Cory Fever

[CSnyder00]

3 out of the 13 were duds. 1 still has yet to hatch but I can see him move inside the egg. Shouldn't be long now. If I get that one, I'll be 10/24 on this group. Much better than 4/24.

 

[CSnyder00]

At it again today! Another egg laying by my duplicareus!

 

[CSnyder00]

I have 10 surviving fry from the first two batches, rather pitiful, but I learned my lessons. Today I recovered 19 eggs, but I know at least two others got eaten, because they were obvious (front and center of the sponge filter) and then they were gone. So I would guess she laid another 22-24 eggs. This group is awesome! Hats off to WetSpot for some great cories!

I also need to thank Don, Matt C., Blaise, and everyone else helping me through this. I'm pumped to get back into cories on a hot streak!

Don, the group of Green Lasers you hooked me up with are much happier with more friends.

 

[b considine]

Keep it up, Cory. Like I said, I'm in for half a dozen.

Blaise

 

[CSnyder00]

Keep it up, Cory. Like I said, I'm in for half a dozen.

Blaise

Blaise,

Be ready for them at the June meeting. The little buggers are growing fast.

Cory

 

[b considine]

I'll say!

Blaise

 

[CSnyder00]

Moved the Duplicareus adults into the 30 gallon that I had cleared the plecos out of and within a week of feeding frozen, Voila! More eggs!

 

[CSnyder00]

After pulling the eggs last night, it looks like I have about 40-50 eggs. I must have at least two females that laid. This was not the doing of a single female.

 

[b considine]

I think you've successfully cornered the duplicareus market around these parts, Cory. Those are some prolific fish.

Blaise

 

[CSnyder00]

I think you've successfully cornered the duplicareus market around these parts, Cory. Those are some prolific fish.

Blaise

Let's not count our cories before they hatch. But I agree, I seem to be able to spawn them at will, which is awesome.

 

[FishEggs]

So your Duplicareus are Duplicating? Not surprising. It's in their name. Lol

 

[CSnyder00]

So your Duplicareus are Duplicating? Not surprising. It's in their name. Lol

Very true. On the plus side, I love the appearance of these fish as well.

 

[CSnyder00]

I've got about 30 wigglers in the breeder box. They seem to be doing well. I had a really nice hatch rate this time. I think it is due to me keeping the eggs we during the entire process. I had actually pulled the plant last time rather than removing them in water.

Hopefully this means I'll have more of these for sale soon!

 

[Twitch]

Hi everyone! Brand new to the forum. I realize this is a really old post, but I was looking into the CW111 Cory's after finding them available on an import list some friends of mine have. They are going to be bringing in a shipment soon and I was considering adding some to it. I was kinda taken back when I saw the price at 1000ea, but that appears it's somewhat in line with what they run....can anyone confirm the price or suggest other sources? I am super interested in getting a small group of these and attempting to breed them. Thanks and looking forward to responses and getting to know you all!

 

[b considine]

While I cannot suggest other sources, or whether the price quoted is realistic, I do recall this cory getting a mention in a recent issue of Amazonas as being very expensive. From what I recall, it's a species highly desired by Japanese collectors, who have essentially cornered the market, thus driving up the price.

They are groin-grabblingly cool looking though.

I'd recommend looking through the offerings on Aquabid, if you haven't already. There's always something outside the norm available there. And nothing that requires taking out a loan.

Blaise

 

[CSnyder00]

The reason why you keep a big group of corydoras. Such beautiful movement...

 

[CSnyder00]

 

[CSnyder00]

Just a few pics of the tank today.

 

[CichlidDan]

Very cool. Have they successfully spawn for you?

 

[CSnyder00]

Very cool. Have they successfully spawn for you?

Yes. Many times. If you look at the pictures that I just posted, there are eggs all over everything.