Corydoras similis question.

sdm · Post by **sdm** » 05 Feb 2007, 02:00

I was in a store today and they had four Corydoras labeled as ?Blue Cories? that I believe were similis. Has anyone else seen them labeled this way? Also how common are these fish? They had them priced at $15 each because they were supposedly rare. I don?t mind paying that if it?s truly the case, but if they are seen fairly often I may pass. Then again I haven?t seen much besides paleatus and aeneus around here.

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Coryologist · Post by **Coryologist** » 05 Feb 2007, 02:57

Hi. C. similis are most commonly referred to as the Smudge Pot Cory, but it is also shown as C. violetta on some exporter's lists and called the "Violet" Cory. I spawn this fish regularly and find that the average selling price is $8 to $10. Any fish is worth only what you are willing to pay for it. If I liked the fish and it was hard to get the out-of-the-ordinary specie in my area, I'd gladly pay $15. Seeing as how a group of 5 or 6 would be best, I guess that can be a bit pricey. Hope this helps. - Frank

sdm · Post by **sdm** » 05 Feb 2007, 12:00

I knew somebody would post a reply that would cost me money. They only have four of them so I?ll only be out about $60. I really don't mind paying that much for a fish, just want to make sure that I can't do better. Are they pretty common in your area? Does this fish have any unusual needs? Thank you.

Coryologist · Post by **Coryologist** » 05 Feb 2007, 13:43

Hi. They are not a specie that I have ever seen at an lfs. I would not say they were common. They have no special requirements and spawn frequently with no assistance from me. I'm sure you'll enjoy having them. - Frank

sdm · Post by **sdm** » 11 Feb 2007, 15:15

Well, instead of the similis, I went with these little guys. I think they will be a better fit in the 5.5g anyway. It started out as a group of six habrosus and two pygmaeus, but one of the smaller habrosus didn't make it. I would have got bigger groups, but this was all they had. I've got four more pygmaeus in a 75g, so I may move these two there, and try to find a couple more habrosus.