bronze corys adult size

alvin · Post by **alvin** » 01 Apr 2004, 20:28

hi folks
ive kept some bronze corys for about a year and a half now and they are still only about 4-5cm.ive read that their mature size is 7.5cm. can anyone tell me if they need more time to reach sexual maturity and adult size or are they sexually mature now?? i have been giving them a protein rich diet eg.tubifex,brine shrimp,bloodworms etc

Post by **Coryman** » 02 Apr 2004, 02:47

Corys don't have to reach their full size to be mature, they are usually mature when you can sex them, to a degree the size is immaterial.

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Ian

fishnut2 · Post by **fishnut2** » 08 Apr 2004, 09:33

Hi Alvin,
Thanks for adding your location to your profile! That is a big issue at this site

I totally agree with Coryman (as usual). Size is not a big deal when it comes to maturity. Tank size/water changes/feeding/ and number of fish...all play a role in the size of a fish. If they are 1-1/2 years old...they are mature. They are relatively easy to spawn. Condition them...and give them a cold water, water change...and you will have eggs! Best of luck!
Rich

alvin · Post by **alvin** » 08 Apr 2004, 20:26

tks guys...hehe sorry about the location...some folks sure are sticklers!another quick question though..ive got some more bronze corys in a comm tank with gouramies and neons...will their eggs be eaten by them?..there are some plants in there..

fishnut2 · Post by **fishnut2** » 08 Apr 2004, 22:34

Yes,
The other fish will definetely eat the eggs.
Rich

Fish Demon · Post by **Fish Demon** » 09 Apr 2004, 03:29

I dunno... My sister's bronze corys spawn once about every 1-2 weeks, and the other fish completely leave the eggs alone. I guess they are just sick of them or something. The weird thing is, we have found and are raising only one baby cory.