Bronze Corydoras missing barbels... - Aquarium Advice

hb3133 · 06-10-2006, 03:40 AM

I notice last week that 1 out of my 3 Bronze Corydoras is missing it's barbels. I believe it was caused by poor sanitary conditions in the tanks gravel bed. The fish seems to be doing okay and is still eating with his fish mates. I have had these 3 corycats for over 8 months and no problems up to this point. I have tried to look up information on websites with no luck and even tried the forum here ( looked through 1 years worth of postings). I am just looking for some information and possible prognosis. Thanks!

noncentric · 06-10-2006, 06:23 AM

From what I've read, cories lose barbels due to poor water quality, high nitrates, and/or anoxic conditions in substrates...also, if the gravel is too rough. Once the gravel/water conditions are improved, then the barbels should eventually grow back.

Good luck!

Creamhorses · 06-10-2006, 07:48 AM

If you can, make sure your cory without 'bels' can see his food coming...as the barbells are his smell sensors. If these are like my three line cats, the barbels will grow back under the correct condidtions.

06-10-2006, 03:40 AM	#1
hb3133 Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Flagstaff, AZ Posts: 148	Bronze Corydoras missing barbels... I notice last week that 1 out of my 3 Bronze Corydoras is missing it's barbels. I believe it was caused by poor sanitary conditions in the tanks gravel bed. The fish seems to be doing okay and is still eating with his fish mates. I have had these 3 corycats for over 8 months and no problems up to this point. I have tried to look up information on websites with no luck and even tried the forum here ( looked through 1 years worth of postings). I am just looking for some information and possible prognosis. Thanks!

06-10-2006, 06:23 AM	#2
noncentric Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Western WA Posts: 115	From what I've read, cories lose barbels due to poor water quality, high nitrates, and/or anoxic conditions in substrates...also, if the gravel is too rough. Once the gravel/water conditions are improved, then the barbels should eventually grow back. Good luck! __________________ 25g Marineland Eclipse (30w T-8 ): - java ferns, anacharis, corkscrew vals, giant hygros, marimo balls, java moss - zebra danios (5), otos (2), others TBD 6g Marineland Eclipse (8w T-5): - anacharis, asian ambulia, java moss - white cloud mountain minnows (10 = 6-7 inches total)

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06-10-2006, 07:48 AM	#3
Creamhorses Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 320	If you can, make sure your cory without 'bels' can see his food coming...as the barbells are his smell sensors. If these are like my three line cats, the barbels will grow back under the correct condidtions.