Cory trilineatus and sterbai mix?

[Jeml13]

I bought 3 c.trilineatus yesterday, however 1 turns out to be c.sterbai with orange fins. Their characters seem quite different, is this because they don't get on or do I need to get another c.sterbai ?

 

[cass95]

You will need to get another Sterbai because he will not school with Trilineatus due to being different species. Also all cory need a group of at least 5+, depending on your tank size. You can return the Sterbai and increase the group size of Trilineatus.

 

[brennae]

I bought 3 c.trilineatus yesterday, however 1 turns out to be c.sterbai with orange fins. Their characters seem quite different, is this because they don't get on or do I need to get another c.sterbai ?

Check planet catfish for more info about specific types. If your tank is big you could always do two groups.

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[Eggheadfish]

Hi jeml,
Different species of cory cats do have slightly different personalities IME. However, when a shoaling fish like cories are kept alone (meaning no others of the exact same species) they become stressed and shy. If you have the space, I would try to get five or more trilineatus.

 

[Coursair]

I know Petsmart is now selling sterbai. I've chastised them a couple times now. When the get in fish orders they keep putting trilineatus in the sterbai tank by mistake. Plus of course they sell trilineatus as julii...but that's almost a given.

Sterbai are awesome but need a group and like warmer water than most Cories.

Trilineatus are bolder IME. But I'm hoping to end up with a nice large group of C sterbai.

And BTW sterbai sell for higher prices.

I'm hoping to have 8-10 C sterbai when I'm done. I'd like to breed them.



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