Missing barbels

iluvcories07 · 11-18-2007, 07:31 PM

One of my corys lost its barbels today. Will it be okay? Do they grow back? Why do you think this happened? Thanks for your input.

Cory Lover · 11-18-2007, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by iluvcories07

One of my corys lost its barbels today. Will it be okay? Do they grow back? Why do you think this happened? Thanks for your input.

What substrate do you use? Is it rough? What are your water params? Any tankmates?

iluvcories07 · 11-18-2007, 08:18 PM

I use smooth rocks and the new tank mates added today were 3 mollies. I cycled in aquarium salt before adding anyone back in. Petco said the corys wouldn't be affected by the salt.

Cory Lover · 11-18-2007, 10:21 PM

But what are your water params?

Dr_House · 11-19-2007, 11:05 AM

The erosion of a cory's barbels are typically related to water quality. If you are reading ammonia or nitrite in your water test, that is likely the cause. Whenever I have problems, the first thing I do is test the water. If you don't have a test kit, take a water sample to a fish store near you...most will do free water testing. However, I recommend that you get one as soon as possible. They are invaluable tools and for about $20 you can get a complete kit.

11-18-2007, 07:31 PM	#1
iluvcories07 Cory Dad Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Midwest Posts: 24 User Feedback: (0)	Missing barbels One of my corys lost its barbels today. Will it be okay? Do they grow back? Why do you think this happened? Thanks for your input. __________________ iluvcories07 1 Male Orange Balloon Molly 1 Female Dalmatian Balloon Molly 3 Female Gold Dust Balloon Mollies 2 Panda Cories

11-18-2007, 08:18 PM	#3
iluvcories07 Cory Dad Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Midwest Posts: 24 User Feedback: (0)	I use smooth rocks and the new tank mates added today were 3 mollies. I cycled in aquarium salt before adding anyone back in. Petco said the corys wouldn't be affected by the salt. __________________ iluvcories07 1 Male Orange Balloon Molly 1 Female Dalmatian Balloon Molly 3 Female Gold Dust Balloon Mollies 2 Panda Cories

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Cory Lover Cory nut Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 96 User Feedback: (0)	But what are your water params?

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Dr_House Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 346 User Feedback: (0)	The erosion of a cory's barbels are typically related to water quality. If you are reading ammonia or nitrite in your water test, that is likely the cause. Whenever I have problems, the first thing I do is test the water. If you don't have a test kit, take a water sample to a fish store near you...most will do free water testing. However, I recommend that you get one as soon as possible. They are invaluable tools and for about $20 you can get a complete kit.

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