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Pygmaeus cory
Posted: 09 Jan 2006, 17:14
by herekittykittykitty
Hi, I am new here and I have some questions about breeding Pygmaeus corys. If anyone breeds them would you be kind enough to tell me about your setup (tank size/water conditions/preparing them for breeding)
Thank you very much.
Posted: 09 Jan 2006, 19:26
by Coryman
Try this
C. pygmaeus spawning log.
Ian
Posted: 10 Jan 2006, 09:17
by xsu-xsu
When my pygmaeus were spawning regularly (once a month at least) they were at a much higher temperature than Ian's.
These were my readings.
pH = 7.2
KH = 3
TDS = roughly 200ppm (GH = 12)
Temp = around 25.5 C
I had a breeding group of 8 in an 18" x 15" x 12" tank.
Good luck with yours!!
PS. I think that generally corys prefer much cooler temperatures for spawning, although my sterbae and pygmaeus were both at between 25 and 26 C when they spawned!!
Posted: 10 Jan 2006, 09:47
by kim m
I've also had the most luck at 24-26 degrees celcius...at lower temps the fish were very inactive.
Posted: 10 Jan 2006, 14:45
by xsu-xsu
Actually, pH must have been more like 6.8-7