Cory attaching goldfish slime?

[NotGumbel]

I have a cory (reticulated?) that is very active, always searching on the tank bottom or zipping up and down the sides of the tank. In the past day he's begun bothering my goldfish, going after the slime coating apparently.

All the fish have plenty of food, including algae wafers for the cory, so he's definitely not lacking for nutrition. I put him out into a separate tank for the time being, so that he would not bother the goldfish.

I'm wondering if anyone else has experienced this? How can it be "cured" or avoided, or can it? Is there something I am doing wrong?

Thanks in advance,
Bryant

[Coryman]

Actually Algae wafers are not really suitable for Corys, they are omnovores not vegitarian and should be given a variety of foodssuch as Tetra tabimin or Aquarian catfish tablets, These should be suplimented with live or frozen blood worm, Daphnia, Cyclops Tubifex. You will find given a better varied diet the Cory will stop bothering the Goldfish.

Ian

[NotGumbel]

Hi Ian,

Thanks much for your response. What's the best way to get the bloodworms etc to the bottom of the tank, so other fish don't take them first? I have some Tetra Bloodworms that my betta chows down on ... would those be ok for corys?

I'm guessing that the less time the cory spends on the bottom or non-fish surfaces (plants, etc), that means they aren't getting enough to eat?

Bryant

[sirbooks]

One way to distract your other fish is to place food in one area of the tank (away from the cory), then give the cory its bloodworms while the other fish are distracted. The bloodworms that you mentioned would be fine for your cory, as long as they are sinking. Often, betta foods float, and won't go down to the bottom.

One possible explanation for your cory's odd behavior is the fact that you only have one. (Right?) Cories are shoaling fish, and are happiest in groups of six or more. I recommend adding five more cories of the same species that you already have, as long as there is room in your tank. What size tank is it, and what other fish are in there?

[Coryman]

The sure fire way of getting food past the other tank inhabitants it to put there food in the tank after the lights have been turned off.

Ian

[PlecoCrazy]

I use a turkey baster to shoot the bloodworms wherever I want.