Sterbai Swimming Habits

ravekiss · 08-04-2005, 02:11 PM

I bought some sterbai corys a little over a week ago and I've noticed 2 of them are always swimming closer to the top of the water and they come down to eat and scavenge. Why would they do this? THe tank is cycled and at good levels. There is also an airstone.

ravekiss · 08-05-2005, 07:21 AM

Anyone?? Anyone have this problem?

**Fishnut2** · 08-05-2005, 03:50 PM

I believe it's normal activity. I wouldn't worry about it!

DavidDoyle · 08-06-2005, 01:38 PM

I would not worry about it. Corys never cease to amaze me with their antics. I have a group of paleatus that come to the surface and flip over on their backs in order to suck down flake as soon as it hits the water. No matter how many times I see, it still cracks me up (they make cute smacking noises when they do this).

ravekiss · 08-06-2005, 09:25 PM

Wow I would love to see my corys do that...I think mine think they're regular top swimmers and not bottom feeders...they're so cute.

Lexus · 08-06-2005, 11:07 PM

Quote:

All Corydoras Catfish go to the surface of the water from time to time and swallow a bubble of air. They force this bubble of air down into their intestines, where they can absorb the oxygen.

http://www.aquariumfish.net/catalog_pages/scavengers/corydoras.htm

ravekiss · 08-08-2005, 12:18 PM

I'm glad to report they're staying on the ground now...I know I shouldnt be worried before but they're my first batch of Sterbai and that type is very rare in my lfs and I lost 1 of them to an unknown reason. Thats why I was so worried.

**Fishnut2** · 08-09-2005, 03:58 PM

It doesn't hurt to ask. Just remember...none of us are experts. LOL

ravekiss · 08-09-2005, 06:43 PM

Thanks guys...

08-04-2005, 02:11 PM	#1
ravekiss Crazy for Corys! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Queens, NY Age: 27 Posts: 181	Sterbai Swimming Habits I bought some sterbai corys a little over a week ago and I've noticed 2 of them are always swimming closer to the top of the water and they come down to eat and scavenge. Why would they do this? THe tank is cycled and at good levels. There is also an airstone.

08-09-2005, 03:58 PM	#8
Fishnut2 Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Chicago Posts: 385	It doesn't hurt to ask. Just remember...none of us are experts. LOL __________________

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08-05-2005, 07:21 AM	#2
ravekiss Crazy for Corys! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Queens, NY Age: 27 Posts: 181	Anyone?? Anyone have this problem?

08-05-2005, 03:50 PM	#3
Fishnut2 Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Chicago Posts: 385	I believe it's normal activity. I wouldn't worry about it!

08-06-2005, 01:38 PM	#4
DavidDoyle Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Age: 89 Posts: 497	I would not worry about it. Corys never cease to amaze me with their antics. I have a group of paleatus that come to the surface and flip over on their backs in order to suck down flake as soon as it hits the water. No matter how many times I see, it still cracks me up (they make cute smacking noises when they do this).

08-06-2005, 09:25 PM	#5
ravekiss Crazy for Corys! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Queens, NY Age: 27 Posts: 181	Wow I would love to see my corys do that...I think mine think they're regular top swimmers and not bottom feeders...they're so cute.

08-08-2005, 12:18 PM	#7
ravekiss Crazy for Corys! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Queens, NY Age: 27 Posts: 181	I'm glad to report they're staying on the ground now...I know I shouldnt be worried before but they're my first batch of Sterbai and that type is very rare in my lfs and I lost 1 of them to an unknown reason. Thats why I was so worried.

08-09-2005, 06:43 PM	#9
ravekiss Crazy for Corys! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Queens, NY Age: 27 Posts: 181	Thanks guys...

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