Cory Hybrids

chris 1 · Post by **chris 1** » 06 May 2007, 10:44

Is there much chance of cories crossbreeding if a few different species are kept in the same tank?
Thanks in advance.

mummymonkey · Post by **mummymonkey** » 06 May 2007, 11:11

Depends on the species and the circumstances but yes, it can and does happen.

Post by **Coryman** » 06 May 2007, 13:23

The more of each species you you have the less likelihood of crossbreeding taking place.

Ian

chris 1 · Post by **chris 1** » 06 May 2007, 15:28

Thanks for the replies.

Would the same be true of Cories and Brochis?

I have 6 Cory gold stripe at the moment, soon to be joined by 10 pygmaeus, I don't think I'll have trouble with these crossbreeding.
I wanted to add another small shoal. Would Brochis be OK? I know they're closely related and obviously don't want hybrids.
Many thanks.

Post by **Coryman** » 06 May 2007, 15:58

Brochis would be fine, but they do get a little larger than the Gold stripe.

Ian

chris 1 · Post by **chris 1** » 07 May 2007, 06:25

Thanks again Ian.