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bristlenose with corys?
Posted: 22 Aug 2005, 16:34
by 2005
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.
Posted: 22 Aug 2005, 16:46
by MatsP
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
Posted: 23 Aug 2005, 00:46
by 2005
thank you for the reply! now i can finally feel safe having my corys with bristlenose! thanks!
