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The local pet shop has a very limited range of fish but last time I was in they had some small, very light whitey-silvery coloured corys with no markings. Are these all different species or just regional / environmental variations as is common in trout?

As you may have gathered I know nothing about these fish, in fact when someone mentions 'cory' my mind immediately springs to The Rovers Return. 

Not made up my mind yet Jon, but those look nice.

Quote from: Wildfisher on May 07, 2024, 06:40:34 PMI was in pets at home today
 Not a lot of fish but they did have some nice little bronze corys

Are they you're favourite?

I've always like cw111, eques and venezuelanus.

https://aquadiction.world/corydoras/

I think there is another in Aberdeen.

Can you please post a  link to it Richard

I was in pets at home today
 Not a lot of fish but they did have some nice little bronze corys

I would have thought that sand a bit fine and would pack down and restrict root growth and block the gils of fish. I would go for a courser sand if you don't want gravel.

Quote from: Wildfisher on May 07, 2024, 04:24:00 PMWe have a branch locally under the name of Scottish Fishkeepers, but it's the same bunch.

I see you have one  Coatbridge as well Sandy.

A decent shop (it's within Dobbies Garden Centre) but I was surprised at the price of the fish. Tiny Electric Blue Rams @ £20 each. Is that expensive or am I just out of touch?

We have but it is where I bought two Angel fish that had White Saddle Back Disease that nearly wiped out my Tank. I use Pets at Home which have been OK. I see you have one in Arbroath might be worth a look. These places are only as good as the staff though.

On facebook Fred( the wife uses it to keep in touch with the grandkids) appeared today.

Silver sand. Yes you can use that too. I've used it a few times. But yes it will cloud the water for a day or two when you fill the tank. This isn't a real issue though. You'll have similar with most sands and most gravels too.