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  1. CorydorasEthan started following Pleasantly Planted Waters
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    Need to check them out. I'm on the other side of the metroplex. I like DFW fish rescue, or A-Z Aquatics. They aren't really a lfs. It's a big metal prefab building behind her home. Sue is awesome, and I know a large amount of my purchases go towards her finding rescues homes and taking care of permanent rescues. I do really enjoy the people at "Exotic Aquatics", and "Aquarium Boutique". "Fish Gallery" isn't half bad. They seemed more focus on selling you a tank upgrade than the fish selection tho.. One that I really like that is about 30 minutes or less from you is Fish Paradise. They always have a really good selection of corys. including some more rare ones regularly.
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    What up Odd Duck I'm over here in South Garland. Don't need any bronze corys just happy to say hey to a Dallas TX local What LFS do you frequent???
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    Don't feel bad about the fry, The first 2 spawns with Adolfois (My Favorite) I tried hatching out eggs, I only raised up 7.. In time it will become easier. However a 40 breeder may not seem like much more than a 29, but the footprint is what your cory cats will really appreciate. The 55s are more tall and skinny. The 40 breeder is much wider front to back. Another suggestion is you could save up for the next dollar per gallon sale and go with a 75 gallon for $100. IDK what your space is like, but if you're gonna do a 55, you could probably find the room for a 75. it has the same depth as the 40 breeder but you get a foot longer side to side. and a little bit taller. It would also keep you from having to many Corys for a lot longer than a 55.
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    Here's those pics of the Longfin Pandas I said I'd snap today. Some of the grass towards the sides and back was initially uprooted, but as far as the corys go the have no problem nibbling on that extreme wafer. sorry for the algae. I overfed a bit last week. Hope this helps tho! 🖤🤍🖤
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    Thank you. It's a fun mix! This 40 breeder is kinda a grow out tank. It has been a lot of fun, but everyone will slowly be going to their own home eventually. There's 4 Green lasers, 6 Venezuelans, 6 Rabauti, and 2 Paleatus. Probably let the Rabautis take it in the long run. I've been growing out the paleatus fry and the parents are about to join them in a 40 breeder. I keep losing count at 50. I've really wanted to build out several large schools of diff, Cory cats to see how they interact differently, and how behaviors change at different colony sizes. They all seem to be doing really well in the 40 breeder. How big is your community? Pandas are really outgoing and swim around all levels of the water column a lot more than any other cory I've kept. Lasers are the most reclusive I have, and I believe are going to require a spawn or two grown out to feel more comfy.
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    In my experience corys are not very fussy about what's under them, and care more about having a place to go to feel safe when needed and multiple friends of the same species. If the hair grass is well rooted, then the hair grass will do just fine. I've had Orange lasers, and Long fin Pandas up root all three (Monte Carlo, Baby Tears, and Dwarf hair grass) only where they had not rooted in well. In other parts of the tank where the Hair grass had a lot heavier root base with trailers going everywhere has done very well for about 4 months now. From what I've seen its just as easy for them to feel through hair grass for food as it is sifting through sand. I'll snap a pic for you tomorrow.
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    Always a pleasant time when the corys decide to be social towards me! 💚💚
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    I've read about maple leaves (acer palmatum variaties in particular) having a lot of antibacterial properties in them. I've been drying out a variety of leaves over winter. I have a few species of Japanese maples. I'm interested in trying various tests this summer. I wonder if there's a balance between too much tannins, or a good balance of antibiotics for insured improved health. For fish that like the brown water.
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    Did some maintenance, and hung out with this young Laser who started chasing all the girls around. Funny enough this little yellow guppy male, was chasing all the guppy girls with him. They were almost always side by side. Always funny to watch fish doin funny things. Happy Fish Co-Habitation everyone!
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    That's a fun tank! It wouldn't hurt to get a few more Corydoras if you really like them. It's especially fun matching the species and watching them socialize after they're in your tank. 2 Bronze and 1 Albino would be a good start with little risk to overdoing filtration. Also all of those plants you listed will help with filtration for sure. I love taking time to slowly build up shoals of corys. I've seen boys of multiple species chase girls of a different variety, But never successfully T up on them. I have read they can cross breed. This pic, is just to demonstrate how many endlers I have living very happily in this 20H. I started with 8, Over time they've built up there numbers, and the beneficial bacteria have built up with them. It shouldn't be a problem adding more corys to strengthen the school. Just take your time, add a few here and there, and have lots fun with your awesome corydoras!
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    What all are we rocking in the 29? Any pics of the aquarium as a whole?
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    Venezuelans, have almost endless color grades.. Solid black, Reds, Oranges, etc. I believe laser corys derive from Venezuelans as well.
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    I found myself repeatedly stopping by this tank to watch this guppy. I'm really into his colors.
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    It could also be that its there first try or so. In my experience, the older, more experienced, the male cory is, the higher the fertility rate. Give them a few trys. I've had different species struggle for a whole year worth of spawns, then out nowhere over 50 hatched out.
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