Corydoras Question

[Cynic]

Just wondered if anyone can confirm what level of current/water flow Corydoras prefer? I've looked online and keep finding contradictory answers which doesn't help .

I have an Eheim 2217 in a 50G tank so the flow is very strong but adjustable.

Cheers in advance

 

[bruinsbro1997]

Hi,

Cories don't really care much for flow. The inhabit the bottom of the tank 90% of the time, so they won't care a lot about it.

 

[HN1]

IME, cories love lateral flow. Try out a small powerhead and see what your fish tell you.

 

[Cynic]

IME, cories love lateral flow. Try out a small powerhead and see what your fish tell you.

I'll be honest, I'm not entirely sure what a powerhead is

I'm guessing it's what is generating the outflow of water from my filter? If so should I lower it (Currently right at the top)? I have a sand substrate so I have to be careful of not spraying sand all over the place.

 

[HN1]

Sorry about that. A powerhead is a seperate device that is purely there for flow. Like this... Hydor Koralia Nano (Mini) Pump/Powerhead 240gph

They aren't actually necessary with cories, but they do go over well.