Cory cat

[Bix22]

What type of Cory cat is this? They always look different at the LFS than when you get them home.

 

[Maltesemolly]

I'm pretty sure that's an emerald green Cory catfish. I have two that look just like yours.

http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=830+1161+944&pcatid=944

 

[caf2011]

thats what i was just gonna say too. if its not that it could be a pale spotted. they look similar

 

[Bix22]

It looks mostly grey in color I'm not seeing a green tinge, I don't see spots either that's what had me stumped.

 

[caf2011]

you had me stumped so i had to figure it out because i have 3 of the same..
it is a Brochis Cory Cat also known as an emerald cat

 

[NYgiantsRP]

brochis splendens aka emerald cory

 

[Bix22]

Thanks my LFS doesn't label too well

 

[caf2011]

No problem

 

[NYgiantsRP]

Not many do but don't be afraid to tell them, ignorance is not bliss! Also, if they don't know what kind of fish they have....what ELSE DON'T they know.

 

[Cactuspixie]

That doesn't look like my emerald corys- it's face is more round. My emeralds have a longer, kind of 'pointy' face. I think it's a bronze cory.

 

[Bix22]

They are fun to watch, I was surprised that sometimes they swim to the top of the tank!

 

[Cactuspixie]

They are fun to watch, I was surprised that sometimes they swim to the top of the tank!

Mine have learnt to skim the surface around the edges of the tank when I drop freeze-dried worms in. They are so cute, motoring along slurping up as many as they can before the loaches can get them all.