FishInMaryland
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I've been using Ken's sinking catfish sticks, plus algae pellets, for what feels like years, but possibly only 1, and am looking to add some variety. Any suggestions?
Thanks,
Ruth
Thanks,
Ruth
Food for cories?
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chriscoli
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Sometimes mine get Extreme catfish scrapers or repashy.
But I'd be interested in knowing what the successful Cory breeders in the club use.
But I'd be interested in knowing what the successful Cory breeders in the club use.
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Whiskery ones
Blackworms are the closest thing to an aphrodisiac for Corys, although bloodworms and mosquito larvae are about as good. Frozen are nearly as good as live. IME triggering spawning usually has more to do with changes in water quality, flow and temperature than diet, but good food can be/is a great help.
Blackworms are the closest thing to an aphrodisiac for Corys, although bloodworms and mosquito larvae are about as good. Frozen are nearly as good as live. IME triggering spawning usually has more to do with changes in water quality, flow and temperature than diet, but good food can be/is a great help.
hollyfish2000
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frozen bloodworms are most appreciated. the staple I use are the NLS bottom feeder wafers.
mchambers
Former CCA member
I agree with all the other advice, and specifically with Sam's advice that spawning is more related to things other than food.
I feed my corydoras Repashy (meat pie and community), sinking pellets (lately using small sinking cichlid pellets), and a variety of flakes (lately have been using Cobalt and also flakes from www.almostnaturaltropicalfishfood.com). I also supplement with microworms and white worms.
I feed my corydoras Repashy (meat pie and community), sinking pellets (lately using small sinking cichlid pellets), and a variety of flakes (lately have been using Cobalt and also flakes from www.almostnaturaltropicalfishfood.com). I also supplement with microworms and white worms.
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I don't advise when it comes to fish except to say, "don't".
Merely relating my experience/prejudices/marginally qualified opinions, never advice. Those what listen do so at their peril.
I don't advise when it comes to fish except to say, "don't".
Merely relating my experience/prejudices/marginally qualified opinions, never advice. Those what listen do so at their peril.
mchambers
Former CCA member
Let me restate: my personal experience, while limited and not capable of generalization, is quite similar to the anecdotal evidence adduced by others in this thread.
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Four stars.
Four stars.
b considine
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Ken's catfish sticks, Repashy Soilent, frozen bloodworms, diet day, rinse, repeat.
My corys are out waiting for the Repashy.
Blaise
My corys are out waiting for the Repashy.
Blaise
FishInMaryland
Members
Where do you get the various types of worms mentioned - black worms, white worms, bloodworms, etc.?? Does HOT have them?
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Live Black worms and frozen blood worms should be available at HOT.
White worms are usually grow-your-own.
The smaller red wiggler worms are also an alternative(you can culture yourself).
White worms are usually grow-your-own.
The smaller red wiggler worms are also an alternative(you can culture yourself).
mchambers
Former CCA member
I culture white worms and microworms myself. I'm sure HOT would have frozen bloodworms, as would almost any LFS. Don't know about black worms.
