Cory cat group question

[thinksincode]

Hi all, I had a question about cory catfish. I know that since they are social fish they do well in a small group, like say 4 emerald green corys. My question is, would a mixed group do well together too? Like 2 emerald greens and one albino, etc.? Or do they have to be with corys of the same species to do well?

Thanks!

 

[rich311k]

They would prefer there own kind but ones of similar color and shape will school somewhat together.

 

[black hills tj]

i have 2 emerald cories and a palaeutus cory and sometimes they hang out together, other times they do not.

 

[newfound77951]

Same here...I have two of one kind and one of a different kind that looks similar. Sometimes all three hang together and sometimes the one oddball is off by himself. I'd get him more friends but I can't seem to find any more like him.

 

[thinksincode]

Thanks for the replies everyone. Sounds like my guys will be ok. (I have 2 emerald greens and one albino currently).

 

[black hills tj]

What size is the tank? If its big enough a school of 3-5 of each would be neat to see. I don't think I've seen anyone put 2 schools of different cories in one tank before.