Putting them in my tank

ikermalli · 11-22-2007, 04:42 AM

How do I go about putting 6 cories in my tank? Do I put them in something first then catch them with my net? Do i pour the water through a net and catch them? Also, should I add them before I add my betta?

**Baby_Baby** · 11-22-2007, 08:59 AM

A lot of people float the bag they came in on top of the water and let them get used to the temperature of the water, and some people just flat out throw them in (well, put them in....throwing would kinda hurt)

I would add them before your betta so your betta doesnt get super territorial. Thats what I did with mine and everything worked out lovely :]

ikermalli · 11-22-2007, 09:07 AM

alright, but do I pour them out or something? or do I just put the bag sideways and they will swim out?

cocomania · 11-22-2007, 09:13 AM

Yes, it is better to pour the water over a bucket or something and catch him with a net.

Obsidian · 11-22-2007, 10:09 AM

I have a little container that I use for this. When they are done acclimating to the temperature differences I pour them into the container and net them from there. It is just what works best for me.

It is not a good idea to just let the fish swim out of the bag into your tank because it puts the fish store water into your tank which is never a good idea. It can introduce diseases and things like that. Of course if you're not quarantining the fish they can introduce the diseases as well. It's still always best not to introduce that water if you can help it!

ikermalli · 11-22-2007, 10:29 AM

a few drop went in cuz I held the bag a little above the water sideways and when the cories swam out they spashed a bit. hehe they're sooo cute! Would albinos go well with juliis? THEY'RE 12.99 EACH AND I GOT FOUR!!! THAT IS EXPENSIVE!!!!

Ice Prince · 11-22-2007, 05:55 PM

you have 2 black skirt tetras in that tank? they are schooling fish its recommended to keep a school of 6.

ikermalli · 11-22-2007, 06:00 PM

yes I know, I am returning them to the LFS where they can be with 25 other black skirts!

**JustOneMore20** · 11-22-2007, 06:20 PM

Get atleast 4 Albinos......they like groups.

ikermalli · 11-22-2007, 06:22 PM

I am going to have 6 juliis in the end and a dwarf gourami, no albinos

Ice Prince · 11-22-2007, 06:52 PM

ok im glad that you know that they need to be in a school and are taking them back to the store.

ikermalli · 11-22-2007, 06:55 PM

I can't wait to finally fully have my tank stock

Ice Prince, do you live in or near toronto ontario? I have a betta that I can give to you if you want it.

11-22-2007, 04:42 AM	#1
ikermalli Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 708	Putting them in my tank How do I go about putting 6 cories in my tank? Do I put them in something first then catch them with my net? Do i pour the water through a net and catch them? Also, should I add them before I add my betta? __________________ Take a look at my site http://aquariumexpertise.freeforums.org/

11-22-2007, 08:59 AM	#2
Baby_Baby Friendly Neighborhood Mod Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Tulsa Posts: 3,689	A lot of people float the bag they came in on top of the water and let them get used to the temperature of the water, and some people just flat out throw them in (well, put them in....throwing would kinda hurt) I would add them before your betta so your betta doesnt get super territorial. Thats what I did with mine and everything worked out lovely :] __________________ *Why do you have to "put your two cents in"... but it's only a "penny for your thoughts"? Where's that extra penny going to?*

11-22-2007, 09:07 AM	#3
ikermalli Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 708	alright, but do I pour them out or something? or do I just put the bag sideways and they will swim out? __________________ Take a look at my site http://aquariumexpertise.freeforums.org/

11-22-2007, 09:13 AM	#4
cocomania Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Age: 18 Posts: 67	Yes, it is better to pour the water over a bucket or something and catch him with a net. __________________ currently a beginer and have 1 tropical tank stocked with: 3 black mollies 2 mickey mouse platies 2 albino corydoras 6 neon tetras 2 Guppies

11-22-2007, 10:09 AM	#5
Obsidian Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Arizona Age: 37 Posts: 1,039	I have a little container that I use for this. When they are done acclimating to the temperature differences I pour them into the container and net them from there. It is just what works best for me. It is not a good idea to just let the fish swim out of the bag into your tank because it puts the fish store water into your tank which is never a good idea. It can introduce diseases and things like that. Of course if you're not quarantining the fish they can introduce the diseases as well. It's still always best not to introduce that water if you can help it! __________________ Obsidian 20 gallon 1 Dwarf Gourami; 5 Cherry Barbs; 7 Black Neon Tetras; 3 Peppered Cory's; 1 Albino Bristlenose Pleco (Old Blondie) 10 gallon Breaking it down for storage. 5.5 gallon Betta 100 gallon 7 giant danios; 4 Rosy Barbs, 1 German Blue Ram, 7 Julie Cory cats, 2 Burmese Loaches; 5 Zebra Daios

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11-22-2007, 10:29 AM	#6
ikermalli Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 708	a few drop went in cuz I held the bag a little above the water sideways and when the cories swam out they spashed a bit. hehe they're sooo cute! Would albinos go well with juliis? THEY'RE 12.99 EACH AND I GOT FOUR!!! THAT IS EXPENSIVE!!!! __________________ Take a look at my site http://aquariumexpertise.freeforums.org/

11-22-2007, 05:55 PM	#7
Ice Prince Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Age: 15 Posts: 345	you have 2 black skirt tetras in that tank? they are schooling fish its recommended to keep a school of 6.

11-22-2007, 06:00 PM	#8
ikermalli Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 708	yes I know, I am returning them to the LFS where they can be with 25 other black skirts! __________________ Take a look at my site http://aquariumexpertise.freeforums.org/

11-22-2007, 06:20 PM	#9
JustOneMore20 Moderator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Birmingham, AL Age: 22 Posts: 3,609	Get atleast 4 Albinos......they like groups. __________________ *Kristin* 5 Planted tanks: 55g, 40g, 29g, 20g, 5.5g

11-22-2007, 06:22 PM	#10
ikermalli Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 708	I am going to have 6 juliis in the end and a dwarf gourami, no albinos __________________ Take a look at my site http://aquariumexpertise.freeforums.org/

11-22-2007, 06:52 PM	#11
Ice Prince Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Age: 15 Posts: 345	ok im glad that you know that they need to be in a school and are taking them back to the store.

11-22-2007, 06:55 PM	#12
ikermalli Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 708	I can't wait to finally fully have my tank stock Ice Prince, do you live in or near toronto ontario? I have a betta that I can give to you if you want it. __________________ Take a look at my site http://aquariumexpertise.freeforums.org/

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