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Cory Catfish vs. Otocinclus (Key Similarities and Differences)

October 13, 2022March 7, 2022 by Jeff
Cory Catfish vs Otocinclus

Both cory catfish and otocinclus fish are considered to belong to the catfish family. If you’d like to buy some catfish for your aquarium, then you might be trying to decide between cory cats and otos. They are similar in certain ways, but there are a number of differences between these fish. You’ll want to … Read more

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Cory Catfish Swim Bladder Issues (Signs, Causes, & Treatment)

June 14, 2022March 7, 2022 by Jeff
Corydoras Swimming to Top of Tank

Seeing your cory catfish struggle to swim around normally will be worrisome. Are you seeing that the fish is swimming upside down or sideways? Perhaps the fish is even swimming in circles. This is a likely sign that the cory catfish is experiencing some type of swim bladder issue. If you’re new to caring for … Read more

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3 Common Causes of a Cory Catfish with Red Gills

May 9, 2022March 7, 2022 by Jeff
Small Peppered Cory Catfish Swimming in Tank

You very likely love your cory catfish. These are fantastic fish that are going to add a lot of charm to your fish tank. Not only are these fish great community tank fish, but they’re also fairly easy to take care of. That doesn’t mean that things can’t go awry when mistakes occur, though. Are … Read more

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Why Is My Cory Catfish Not Eating? (7 Common Causes)

August 7, 2022March 7, 2022 by Jeff
Closeup on the Face of a Cory Catfish

Overall, cory catfish are great fish that will be good for beginners to care for. These fish are relatively hardy, and that makes them good choices for anyone who is just getting into aquariums as a hobby. These fish aren’t picky eaters since they’re omnivores. You generally won’t have a hard time getting them to … Read more

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Why Is My Cory Catfish Laying Upside Down?

May 7, 2022March 7, 2022 by Jeff
Bronze Cory Catfish Looking for Food

No one wants to think that they’re doing a bad job caring for their fish. After all, you spend a fair bit of money to get fish and take care of them in your aquarium. When you observe the fish tank and see that your cory catfish are laying down in funny ways, it can … Read more

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Why Is My Cory Catfish Laying on its Side?

April 24, 2022March 7, 2022 by Jeff
Corydoras Catfish on Bottom of Aquarium

Cory catfish are among the most popular bottom-dwelling fish that people buy. These fish are easy to take care of, but you still might be worried about making mistakes if you’re new to the hobby of keeping fish. Walking into the room with your fish tank and seeing a fish laying on its side might … Read more

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Why Is My Cory Catfish Killing Other Fish?

April 26, 2022March 7, 2022 by Jeff
Albino Cory Catfish in Community Tank With Discus Fish and Neon Tetras

Many people buy cory catfish for their fish tanks specifically because of how peaceful they are. They’re considered to be among the best options for community fish tanks. They’re bottom-dwelling fish that hang out at the bottom of the fish tank and mind their own business. The peaceful nature of the fish means that they … Read more

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Cory Catfish Ich – Everything You Need to Know

August 24, 2022March 7, 2022 by Jeff
Pygmy Cory Swimming in Freshwater Tank

Seeing your cory catfish get sick will be very troubling indeed. You love your fish and you just want them to be able to thrive under your care. When your cory catfish appear to have white spots on their bodies, it’s a sure sign that they have a disease known as ich. Ich is a … Read more

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Why Does My Cory Catfish Have a White Fungus? (3 Causes)

May 9, 2022March 7, 2022 by Jeff
False Bandit Cory Near Rocks in Planted Tank

Most agree that cory catfish are pretty easy to take care of. These fish are hardy and are considered to be good options for beginners. If you do your best to care for these fish, then they should thrive in your fish tank. Mistakes do happen, though, and sometimes you might notice odd things will … Read more

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Cory Catfish Fin Rot (The Cause, Symptoms, & Treatment)

April 26, 2022March 7, 2022 by Jeff
Arched Cory, or Skunk Cory, Resting Under Wood

You want to be able to take care of cory catfish to the best of your ability. These fish are great and they can be a joy to care for overall. Things can go wrong when caring for the fish, of course. Sometimes certain mistakes will lead to the fish becoming sick. It’s even possible … Read more

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