How long does it take for Cory catfish to mature?
Between 9 and 12 months IME.
How often do cory catfish have babies?
Cory cats will lay anywhere between 20 and 100 eggs at a time. Cory cats can spawn every week.
How long does it take for corydoras to lay eggs?
If you have six Cory Catfish in your tank, then it will probably take 7 days for each female to lay eggs, considering that all other parameters are met.
What are the easiest corydoras to breed?
For those of you looking to try your hand at breeding need look no further than Corydoras aeneus, its albino form or Corydoras paleatus, these are probably the easiest of all Corydoras to breed.
How long do cory catfish live?
5 to 10 years
How long do Cory catfish live? Most species of Cory catfish have lifespans from 5 to 10 years. The better you maintain their aquarium environment can help them live longer. If Corydoras are lonely, stressed or living in unhealthy water conditions, their lifespan may be shorter than 5 years.
How big do Corydoras grow?
about 1 inch to about 2.5 inches
Cory Catfish Size: Depending on the specific type, Cory Catfish size can range from about 1 inch to about 2.5 inches in length. Their diameter can range from about the size of a dime to about the size of a nickel. They are thicker near their heads and taper off near the tail, creating triangle shaped look.
How do you get corydoras to breed?
Corydoras can’t get pregnant. They are egg-laying fish, so they do not give birth to live larvae. Corydoras aren’t fussy when it comes to their food, they will eat both plants and meat. They love to eat, but make sure their meal sinks to the bottom of the tank.
How do you save Cory eggs?
I remove the eggs by with one hand carefully scraping up the side of the glass with an old credit card and trailing a small fishnet underneath with the other hand. Sometimes the eggs stick pretty well to the card & the net isn’t necessary, but sometimes a clump floats off & i can catch it with the net.
Will corydoras eat their eggs?
They’re certainly capable of eating their own eggs or wrigglers. The eggs hatch in three to five days depending on the temperature and species. The tiny wrigglers (with yolk-sac attached) can be observed on the aquarium bottom.
How do you get Corydoras to breed?
How hard is it to breed Corydoras?
These fish tend to breed most readily in groups where the ratio of male-to-female fish is approximately 4 to 2. It is difficult to sex these fish, and so it is best to keep them in large groups to encourage natural pairing and spawning.
