Cory Habitat - Aquarium Advice

theotheragentm · 04-30-2007, 03:45 PM

I read that Cories like planted tanks so they can hide away from the light. What else would work well in a tank that has Cories? Would they want things like caves and rocks to hid behind?

aquariumnoob · 04-30-2007, 03:50 PM

yes. I have a Bridge decoration and a shark cave/arch, and during the day they like to rest under these. Night it when they come out and are much more active. Evening and morning and sometimes they come out and swim around a bit (nothing like at night) but right now in the middle of the afternoon they are resting. They also enjoy being in groups, minimum of 3, but more like 6 is better I think. Since I have a 10 gal, I only have 3, but when I had one it was no where near as happy as it is now.

lmw80 · 04-30-2007, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by theotheragentm

I read that Cories like planted tanks so they can hide away from the light. What else would work well in a tank that has Cories? Would they want things like caves and rocks to hid behind?

Yes, that's a perfect cory habitat - 3 or more cories are the best to keep them in too

PrettyFishies · 04-30-2007, 03:53 PM

My tank is heavily planted and I have 9 in my 20 gal... (I transfered 3 over from another tank).

I halved a coconut, scooped everything out and shaped a door (used a rotary tool to smooth it out) - They Love It!

But any cave type object would work.

theotheragentm · 04-30-2007, 05:07 PM

Great. I have some Moai figures and rocks which provide things for them to hide behind, but no real cave structures at this point to provide top cover. I am hesitant as I think it might change the look that I want on my tank, but I think a cave is in order for the Cories.

JustOneMore20 · 04-30-2007, 05:54 PM

I have a terra cotta pot (a small one from the craft store) in my 55g and my cories like to hide in there. Its kind of hidden in the plants so it doesn't stick out so bad.

Mine hide under my stem plants too where its darker. If you can find small pieces of slate rock, I have some caves I made. I just took 2 small pieces and pushed a corner into the substrate and leaned them against each other....makes for a nice little cave for the cories and loaches. If you have room, larger slate pieces would work too.

theotheragentm · 04-30-2007, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by JustOneMore20

I have a terra cotta pot (a small one from the craft store) in my 55g and my cories like to hide in there. Its kind of hidden in the plants so it doesn't stick out so bad.

Mine hide under my stem plants too where its darker. If you can find small pieces of slate rock, I have some caves I made. I just took 2 small pieces and pushed a corner into the substrate and leaned them against each other....makes for a nice little cave for the cories and loaches. If you have room, larger slate pieces would work too.

I had small rocks collapse from fish digging in the sand. I'm a bit scared to build my own structures. Here are half of my Cories just for everyone's enjoyment and my own gloating.

eah · 04-30-2007, 10:32 PM

If you're worried about rocks falling over, it may be possible to rig something up using aquarium sealant. I have a couple of great little caves that I've made using some smaller rocks and and sealant.

JustOneMore20 · 05-01-2007, 04:26 PM

Cute Pandas! I need to add to my pair....

04-30-2007, 03:45 PM	#1
theotheragentm Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 2,177	Cory Habitat I read that Cories like planted tanks so they can hide away from the light. What else would work well in a tank that has Cories? Would they want things like caves and rocks to hid behind?

04-30-2007, 03:53 PM	#4
PrettyFishies Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: New Jersey Posts: 781 Images: 2	My tank is heavily planted and I have 9 in my 20 gal... (I transfered 3 over from another tank). I halved a coconut, scooped everything out and shaped a door (used a rotary tool to smooth it out) - They Love It! But any cave type object would work. __________________ 55 gal Malawi (Mixed Mbunas) - In Progress 29gal Freshwater/Brackish 20gal Planted

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04-30-2007, 03:50 PM	#2
aquariumnoob Aquarium Advice Regular Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 66	yes. I have a Bridge decoration and a shark cave/arch, and during the day they like to rest under these. Night it when they come out and are much more active. Evening and morning and sometimes they come out and swim around a bit (nothing like at night) but right now in the middle of the afternoon they are resting. They also enjoy being in groups, minimum of 3, but more like 6 is better I think. Since I have a 10 gal, I only have 3, but when I had one it was no where near as happy as it is now.

04-30-2007, 05:07 PM	#5
theotheragentm Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 2,177	Great. I have some Moai figures and rocks which provide things for them to hide behind, but no real cave structures at this point to provide top cover. I am hesitant as I think it might change the look that I want on my tank, but I think a cave is in order for the Cories.

04-30-2007, 10:32 PM	#8
eah Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: New England Posts: 175	If you're worried about rocks falling over, it may be possible to rig something up using aquarium sealant. I have a couple of great little caves that I've made using some smaller rocks and and sealant.