New cory keeper here! Can you mix different cories?

CoryKeeper · Post by **CoryKeeper** » 18 Mar 2003, 19:26

I have always kept my cories separate over the years and had always wondered if they would inter-breed? I have c. sterbai and c. ehrhartdi but will be buying more types and was wondering what I can mix? Especially ones that look similar. I have seen some websites out there that have more than one type of cory in their tanks.

clothahump · Post by **clothahump** » 18 Mar 2003, 20:17

Mixing them is not a problem unless they do interbreed as you pointed out, if they do just leave the eggs in place and let the other fish have a caviar dinner.

Post by **Coryman** » 19 Mar 2003, 19:10

There should be little chance of cross breeding with most Cory's. I have 4 stock tanks each holding about 10 or 12 species (50 + fish).

I have in thirty years never had any Cory's cross breedeng.

Ian

CoryKeeper · Post by **CoryKeeper** » 20 Mar 2003, 01:22

Thanks Ian! I have learned so much about cories from your site and here at Planet catfish! I have them on my mind for the past 2 weeks 24-7. I am going to an Auction on Saturday at a local club and will be lloking for cories to bid on! Can't wait!