Otos or Corys?

Cories dont eat algae, but would make a good addition. Otos are extremely picky. Get a bn pleco or a rubber lip pleco. Some mystery snails would work also. I would also up the number of harlequins to 12-16 if possible.

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HSakhi said:

Cories dont eat algae, but would make a good addition. Otos are extremely picky. Get a bn pleco or a rubber lip pleco. Some mystery snails would work also. I would also up the number of harlequins to 12-16 if possible.

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Thanks for the recommendation!

Why should we bump the rasbora number? I thought 8-12 was recommended...


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MUTigers said:

Thanks for the recommendation!

Why should we bump the rasbora number? I thought 8-12 was recommended...


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The larger the number of harlequins is, the more active they will be as they are found in large schools in the wild. You don't have to bump up the number if you find it unnecessary.

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Agree with what HSakhi said, except I prefer Otos over Plecos, because I don't really like how Plecos look (don't kill me please).
So go with the Otos if you want an algae eater, if not get the Corys cus they are pretty fun little thing.
Also you have the space to up your Harlequin Rasbora number so I would, like HSakhi suggested.


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Thanks!

I'll talk to my husband about upping the number of rasbora. There were only 8 the day we bought them, hence getting 8. We might be able to add 4 or so more.

I think we're leaning towards corys. We don't have a ton of algae and we'd rather fix the issue than just get something to eat it. Any suggestions on which type of Cory to get? There are so many!


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I would just pick the ones you like! None are really too big for your tank, none that I can think of right now anyway.


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I'd pick your cory species based on the color of your substrate, depending if you want something more natural and subtle, or more contrasting. Or, pick out whatever looks healthiest from your LFS.

MUTigers said:

Thanks!

I'll talk to my husband about upping the number of rasbora. There were only 8 the day we bought them, hence getting 8. We might be able to add 4 or so more.

I think we're leaning towards corys. We don't have a ton of algae and we'd rather fix the issue than just get something to eat it. Any suggestions on which type of Cory to get? There are so many!


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I was going to say, just use an algae scrubber and get the cories! What kinds were you thinking? I love my panda cories.

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I was going to say, just use an algae scrubber and get the cories! What kinds were you thinking? I love my panda cories.

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Right now the only algae is on some driftwood. I think a few shrimp will take care of it.

As for type of cory, we don't know! There are so many neat looking ones. One LFS only seems to have julii (I think I spelled that right) and they are $$! I'm headed to the other LFS today for water so I'm going to see what they have or can get. I want to add a few shrimp and let the tank mature a bit more before adding the cories, so we have time.


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I'd get Pygmy Cories and Otos! Neither would add a ton to the bioload and you could do 10 cories and 6-10 Otos and have the best of both worlds

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I call Corry's tank fish because they look like a tank to me. Like armored plated and heavy.

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I forgot to ask... what type of Cory is that? Very pretty and would look great with our BDBS!


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MUTigers said:

I forgot to ask... what type of Cory is that? Very pretty and would look great with our BDBS!


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I think its an Emerald Green "Cory" Cat.

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I think its an Emerald Green "Cory" Cat.



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That's what I thought. Thanks!


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I think its an Emerald Green "Cory" Cat.

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I used to have 3 of those in my 29g. They all died mysteriously within a few months of each other , but still very cute.

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Both!

good selection! I'm going with corys, ottos, and pearl gouramis too Just be aware that corys usually prefer cooler water and are best kept in groups as they are very social. I would get at least 6

Avoid plecos aka poop-machines as they make a total mess of things. After owning one I will never do it again.

You can add both the cories and the otos, leaving out the pleco. Once they get to a certain size, you rarely will even see your pleco except maybe when feeding. Even the bushy nose get large - two of mine (which I have since sold) got to 6".

For some great algae control, add a nerite snail or two.

klibs said:

Both!

good selection! I'm going with corys, ottos, and pearl gouramis too Just be aware that corys usually prefer cooler water and are best kept in groups as they are very social. I would get at least 6

Avoid plecos aka poop-machines as they make a total mess of things. After owning one I will never do it again.

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Also, some of the Plecos get super large however I have heard that the bristle nose pleco will stay small.

If your planning to keep pearls they like much warmer temps. Cory's and otos would not be ideal. Some Cory's like sterbai can handle the higher temps. Cardinals would be better than neons too. For the same reason.

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