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by bigstinka
10 Dec 2006, 19:24
Forum: South American Catfishes (Callichthyidae - Corys et al)
Topic: will trineaus and sterbai interbreed?
Replies: 2
Views: 711

i have the trineaus breeding and been tryin for the sterbai but had no luck so was hoping they wouls show the sterabi the way forwards
by bigstinka
31 Oct 2006, 11:15
Forum: South American Catfishes (Callichthyidae - Corys et al)
Topic: moss balls
Replies: 3
Views: 1469

moss balls

have just had my first spawning ever with corys (trineaus?) and have heard that aswel as liquifry no1 to use my moss balls as these have tiny bugs living on them that the fry will eat. is this true? i hav had about 3 spawns in the last 2 days but the males ate most when they were layed i managed to ...
by bigstinka
27 Oct 2006, 21:04
Forum: South American Catfishes (Callichthyidae - Corys et al)
Topic: what sort of cory is this?
Replies: 2
Views: 717

yea thats the ones!
by bigstinka
27 Oct 2006, 20:49
Forum: South American Catfishes (Callichthyidae - Corys et al)
Topic: what sort of cory is this?
Replies: 2
Views: 717

what sort of cory is this?

bought as julii from a mate but found some eggs today i only have four that are about 1.5''[url]http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e33/b ... 270012.jpg[/img]


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by bigstinka
27 Oct 2006, 20:46
Forum: South American Catfishes (Callichthyidae - Corys et al)
Topic: Help locating Albino Sterbai in the UK
Replies: 7
Views: 1601

maidehead in swindon cheney manor have some about 1'' to 1.5'' in stock now. looked yesturday
by bigstinka
19 Sep 2006, 18:20
Forum: South American Catfishes (Callichthyidae - Corys et al)
Topic: Corydoras davidsandsi
Replies: 3
Views: 991

Corydoras davidsandsi

anyone have these? have 2 tanks setup at the mo just for corys and have sterbai in one a nowt in the other seen davidsandsi for sale locally for £11 each that look nice but have not read anything about them. is that a good price for these? have tried to find them for sale online and had no sucess. ...
by bigstinka
10 Aug 2006, 15:00
Forum: South American Catfishes (Callichthyidae - Corys et al)
Topic: recomend a breeding setup?
Replies: 0
Views: 488

recomend a breeding setup?

i have a 2 foot jewel record 60 but have not had much luck breeding my sterbai, water quality is great, i feed them live + frozen food almost daily(bloodworm and brineshrimp), they are from 1.5'' to 2+'' body length, i have 14 of them 4 wild caught, a sand substrate and some plants, give them 40 ...
by bigstinka
24 Apr 2006, 16:16
Forum: South American Catfishes (Callichthyidae - Corys et al)
Topic: peat
Replies: 7
Views: 1371

just tryed to check my water quality but batterys in my PH meter have died coz i left it on! d'oh! will let you know asap.
by bigstinka
23 Apr 2006, 01:09
Forum: South American Catfishes (Callichthyidae - Corys et al)
Topic: peat
Replies: 7
Views: 1371

have got some killifish aswel and been told to use it for them to breed in. plus my ph is 8.1 so is abit high. and thought cories liked soft substrate? i have fine gravel at the mo.
by bigstinka
23 Apr 2006, 00:32
Forum: South American Catfishes (Callichthyidae - Corys et al)
Topic: peat
Replies: 7
Views: 1371

peat

want to try peat as a substrate for my sterbai breeding tank because i have had no luck yet. what peat do i use?
have not found any aquarium peat for sale on net or in any of my 4 local fish shops.any idea where to get some? thanks!
by bigstinka
18 Feb 2006, 23:07
Forum: South American Catfishes (Callichthyidae - Corys et al)
Topic: just got me some sterbai!
Replies: 5
Views: 1200

thanks i have a digital ph meter and all three of my tanks were around 8.2.
by bigstinka
17 Feb 2006, 22:36
Forum: South American Catfishes (Callichthyidae - Corys et al)
Topic: just got me some sterbai!
Replies: 5
Views: 1200

there is a moss ball about 5'' diameter in there and some cuttings from my other tank that are growing well.
would some bogwood help? i can get it with java fern or moss.
by bigstinka
17 Feb 2006, 19:40
Forum: South American Catfishes (Callichthyidae - Corys et al)
Topic: just got me some sterbai!
Replies: 5
Views: 1200

just got me some sterbai!

just bought some sterbai form my local shop they are selling them for 2 @£8.99 i got 6 and a bristlenose plec for £14 a friend works there 8) . i will try to get some more. what water parameters are best suitable for these fish? i would like to try breeding if possible. they are in a tank 12x24x12 ...
by bigstinka
29 Jan 2006, 19:25
Forum: Tank Talk
Topic: my community tank
Replies: 1
Views: 713

my community tank

its a fluval duo 800 with a 205 external filter, and a 150w heater. the fish are 8 harliquins, 9 cardinals, 1 bristlenose, 2 bronze cory, a khuli, and 4 shrimp (2 blue and 2 brown stripes) it is situated at the end of my bed so i can see all round it. http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e33/bigstinka ...
by bigstinka
29 Jan 2006, 18:51
Forum: South American Catfishes (Callichthyidae - Corys et al)
Topic: which corys to get?
Replies: 1
Views: 599

which corys to get?

my local fish center has julii and metae corys for sale. i have a dedicated cory tank running ro water. which will be easiest to breed ? this is my first attempt. also any info on breeding these please! thank alot!
by bigstinka
29 Jan 2006, 00:56
Forum: South American Catfishes (Callichthyidae - Corys et al)
Topic: ph meters
Replies: 2
Views: 627

ph meters

setting up a breeding tank for corys need a ph meter but which one?
i see lots on ebay but not sure what one to get.
thanks.
by bigstinka
28 Jan 2006, 01:35
Forum: South American Catfishes (Callichthyidae - Corys et al)
Topic: cory breeding tank
Replies: 1
Views: 667

cory breeding tank

so far my 60 litre tank has been running for 1 week fishless cycle and another 2 weeks with 3 harliquins in it, they seem very healthy and fit. im going to the goldfish bowl in oxford tomorow and plan to buy some corys. i also have 2 other mature tanks. therefore if i buy some cories do you think i ...

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