bristlenose with corys?
bristlenose with corys?
Hello. I have a question whether bristlenose catfish can be in a community tank with corydoras. i've heard that bristlenoses can be quite territorial, and i'm worried if the corys can be safe them. thank you.
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They'll be fine.
Bristlenoses (or other plecos) are territorial, but only towards "conspecifics", i.e. other similar species.
Just because cory's are catfish, doesn't mean that the bristlenose will be seen as a competitor. I've got 6 bristlenoses with 6 , and they are not bothered by each other in any way. The bristlenoses sometimes get to each other and have a quick "Ya think you're bigger than me?" moment now and again.
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Mats
Bristlenoses (or other plecos) are territorial, but only towards "conspecifics", i.e. other similar species.
Just because cory's are catfish, doesn't mean that the bristlenose will be seen as a competitor. I've got 6 bristlenoses with 6 , and they are not bothered by each other in any way. The bristlenoses sometimes get to each other and have a quick "Ya think you're bigger than me?" moment now and again.
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Mats