I have never had cory cats before, but everyone here has me quite interested in them as they seem to be a favorite for so many of you. I've been reading as much as possible on them and I have a concern.
I have low lighting right now with low light plants. I adore so many plants that need better lighting, so I was about to upgrade my lights to T5s and get a CO2 system going.
I read several articles saying:
A) Don't have cory cats in planted tanks because they will uproot everything.
B) Cory cats NEED low lighting and would even prefer water tinted by driftwood to feel comfortable. They will not be happy or active in high light tanks.
I have white sand, so even with my low lights, it feels brighter. Do I have to choose between upgrading my lights and having cories? Do any of you have problems with cory cats in your planted tanks? I'm so confused. Those articles don't seem to jive with what I've read here.
I have low lighting right now with low light plants. I adore so many plants that need better lighting, so I was about to upgrade my lights to T5s and get a CO2 system going.
I read several articles saying:
A) Don't have cory cats in planted tanks because they will uproot everything.
B) Cory cats NEED low lighting and would even prefer water tinted by driftwood to feel comfortable. They will not be happy or active in high light tanks.
I have white sand, so even with my low lights, it feels brighter. Do I have to choose between upgrading my lights and having cories? Do any of you have problems with cory cats in your planted tanks? I'm so confused. Those articles don't seem to jive with what I've read here.