They'll do just fine. I'd advise against play sand though as it tends to compact and it's just messy.
Will corydoras do well without plants or any other cover?
I've never kept cories before, but for a while I've been planning to do a 20 long for guppies with just play sand and no other plants or decorations. I thought cories would be a nice addition for the bottom, but obviously not if they won't be happy. I know most fish prefer some sort of cover, but how vital is it for cories? If they won't do well, is there any other bottom dweller that would work in that tank?
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Thanks for the advice. I was looking for something with a nice beige color and natural look, but I'll look into other options.They'll do just fine. I'd advise against play sand though as it tends to compact and it's just messy.
Well you can look into the Super Naturals brand as they have some darker color sands. Black Diamond blasting sand is black and super cheap. Another option is pool filter sand which is white but will darken over time.Thanks for the advice. I was looking for something with a nice beige color and natural look, but I'll look into other options.
Check if amazon has some national geographic sand/substrate. It is te best stuff in the business. Petsmart also carries it sometimes.
I'd still add some plants, even if just a few floaters. They do extend the amount of time the water is habitable.
You can also add a few dead leaves to the bottom, this provides cover to hide under as well as other beneficial properties.
I'd still add some plants, even if just a few floaters. They do extend the amount of time the water is habitable.
You can also add a few dead leaves to the bottom, this provides cover to hide under as well as other beneficial properties.
Sounds good. I was planning on pothos in the HOB like I have on my other tank.Check if amazon has some national geographic sand/substrate. It is te best stuff in the business. Petsmart also carries it sometimes.
I'd still add some plants, even if just a few floaters. They do extend the amount of time the water is habitable.
You can also add a few dead leaves to the bottom, this provides cover to hide under as well as other beneficial properties.
Reason I was going for the bare sand is for a sort of minimalist aesthetic with emphasis on the fish, so any "clutter" would kind of ruin that. However, I'm thinking about a simple single-rock scape with maybe a little java moss. I think I could still maintain the minimalist look that way, but I'll have to see.
If you see how much they enjoy having a leaf or two, you wouldn't even think twice.
If you see how much they enjoy having a leaf or two, you wouldn't even think twice.
^This. I had no idea I was depriving them until I put an anubias plant in my tank and found them like this less than a day later.. it's still their favorite feature in my tank hands down.
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Caribsea Super Naturals Sunset Gold sand is a nice color.Thanks for the advice. I was looking for something with a nice beige color and natural look, but I'll look into other options.
Yeah if you have the extra cash, caribsea supernaturals is good. I have the sunset gold and it looks great.
IME Corry's "need" cover. It makes a huge difference in their behavior and comfort. I'm sure they'll survive without it, but yeah, stress could lead to other issues, you know the deal.
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IME Corry's "need" cover. It makes a huge difference in their behavior and comfort. I'm sure they'll survive without it, but yeah, stress could lead to other issues, you know the deal.
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I use pool filter sand looks better than any pet store brand ans is on like $7 for a 50 pound bag here is mine
http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/12-tank-journals/1071745-20g-high-rivers-edge.html
http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/12-tank-journals/1071745-20g-high-rivers-edge.html
^This. I had no idea I was depriving them until I put an anubias plant in my tank and found them like this less than a day later.. it's still their favorite feature in my tank hands down.
Thanks for all the input. I think I'll just skip the cories for this tank since I'm pretty set on the bare look. I think I got the cory "itch" now though, so I might just have to pick up two 20L's and start planning another planted tank for them.IME Corry's "need" cover. It makes a huge difference in their behavior and comfort. I'm sure they'll survive without it, but yeah, stress could lead to other issues, you know the deal.
Something like hillstream loaches and lots of rocks may work.
Glad you decided to not keep cories in a bare tank. I keep a leaf litter tank, and my cories seem to really enjoy all the cover they have.
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