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That'll be fine. It will be easy to spot dirt with that colour and so easy to remove too.

Just to throw you a curve ball...

Also take a look at the closely related Brochis species. These look like 'big Cory's'. Here's an adult with youngsters.




In the meantime consider purchasing a white worm culture kit to feed sparingly. These are a great value high protein food source. And if you're thinking of breeding (not really your choice with Cory's) also look at culturing micro worms and brine shrimp to feed the babies.

Bear in mind that the different species cost the same to feed and heat. If you pick a rarer and more valuable species,  you'll have no issues selling the young or obtaining store credit when moving on the fish you've produced at home. Obviously pick fish you like the look of and want to keep and don't see it as a business. I'm simply mentioning this because I've seen so many people wondering what to do with their offspring. Rarer Cory's are not at all difficult to shift though.

Quote from: Jon on Today at 09:38:31 AMWhich sand have you actually ordered Fred? Is it one of the Unipac range?

This stuff. 4 x 10KG bags. Got 2 already the rest arrives Friday. It looks great grey/white and nice non-sharp texture

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No issues with gills. Many come from Amazonian regions with sandy bottoms.

The Unipac sands are better aesthetically IMHO. But silver sand is used by many.

Which sand have you actually ordered Fred? Is it one of the Unipac range?

These are much better. Oh to have had YT  40 years ago! 

Quote from: Jon on Today at 09:11:45 AMThe admin even organises fish collecting trips to South America if you're bored with Maidenhead Fred! 

I think my expedition days are behind me Jon!   

If you're on Facebook join the group Corydoras world. It contains some of the worlds most respected authorities on these fish.

The admin even organises fish collecting trips to South America if you're bored with Maidenhead Fred! 

I found this video useful. The sound is dreadful though.

I may have made a mistake or perhaps both the Plecs and the Cory have spawned because one of the Plecs I haven't seen for a few days is buried under the filter in that corner. It isn't stuck because it moves back and forward if I tap the glass Time will tell

No. Pet shops have true species. Bronze, peppered, albino are a staple of the trade. You'll find these everywhere.