Are the corries in the way?

I have I think 10 sterbai corries. They've all been in my 75 gal discus community tank, avoiding the rams and shrimp tanks. I don't think the discus appreciate them. I'm thinking they're too active or would eat eggs if I put them anywhere else. I'm not liking them at the moment. Any thoughts?

Send them to meee.

No, me

Me. I'll pay. To be honest, I don't really believe that they're bothering your Discus.

Hi Steve;

I keep three dozen sterbais in my 110 gal with six large discus. I don't ever see them bothering the discus (actually nothing seem to bother these guys). But the sterbais are a riot when you keep them in large numbers!

Willie

Do you breed them, Willie or just enjoy them? Now I'm hot for 3 dozen Sterbais. I will never be able to keep my fish desires in check.

Thanks guys.
They're just so active. I was assuming the discus would never get down to business with them all running about. I guess the discus would keep them in check if they were interested.

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Originally Posted by LizStreithorst

Do you breed them, Willie or just enjoy them? Now I'm hot for 3 dozen Sterbais. I will never be able to keep my fish desires in check.

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Sterbai are fairly easy to spawn. They lay egg, 2 - 3 in a batch, on the side of the glass. I started by scraping these off and setting them on top of a sponge filter. The fry feed on the infusoria in the java moss. The wild specimen spawns readily between September and January. Later, I realized that all I needed was just a huge clump of java moss and an occasional zucchini. This species is now spawned in Florida ponds at a price point that doesn't justify getting my sleeve wet before going to work every morning.

My guys are in a 110 gal tank, so there's no way to reach the eggs. No java moss either since I change 70% - 90% of the water every day. They're just for enjoyment.

Check out Aquastock in the Corydoras section of AquaBid and contact him for a direct quote. I was able to get them delivered to my fishroom extremely cheaply.

Willie

Thanks, Willie. I'd love to breed them and my LPS would love to buy them from me. Even if I can't breed them they would be a hoot to watch.

my cories haven't bothered the discus