Do corys eat algae wafers?

Catfish (corydoras), loaches and many other bottom feeders have small downward pointed mouths which keeps them from effectively eating a product like Algae Wafers. The unique shape of Hikari Tropical Sinking Wafers has been designed to allow these types of fishes to easily grab and ingest the small elliptical wafer.

What can I feed corydoras?

Corydoras catfish and their relatives are omnivores and typically feed on the bottom, although it is not uncommon for them to learn to come to the surface for food when hungry. Aqueon Bottom Feeder Tablets, Shrimp Pellets, Tropical Granules and Algae Rounds are all excellent foods for these catfish.

Are corydoras good algae eaters?

This fish species do not feed on algae. People often mistake corydoras catfish for algae eaters because they sometimes nibble at algae growths but they hardly ever consume this type of growth.

Can albino Cory catfish eat algae wafers?

No, corys don't eat algae. Even though cory catfish are bottom feeders, they won't eat algae that grow on the tank walls or substrate. They might eat sinking algae wafers occasionally, but in general, corys refuse to eat algae. For that reason, you can't rely on your corys to clean up the tank if algae bloom occurs.

Can cory catfish eat algae pellets?

Yes, corys do like their veggies and even algae, but they do also need some protein. These shrimp pellets are made with the finest of shrimp meal and they definitely contain a lot of protein.

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How long should I leave algae wafer in tank?

The simplest way to avoid cloudy water is to remove any uneaten portion of the algae wafer after 45 minutes to an hour. If your bottom feeders haven't eaten it within an hour they probably won't - then the wafer will just continue to dissolve and your water may become cloudy as a result.

How often should I feed my cory catfish?

How much and how often should Corys be fed? You only have to feed your Corys the quantity they can eat in five minutes. Feeding them once, or at most, twice a day is okay. They will spend the rest hours scavenging and getting foods for themselves, even when other fishes can't.

Do cory catfish clean the tank?

As a small bottom feeder, the cory catfish is an extremely efficient cleaner. It will scavenge the leftovers that have sunk to the bottom, cleaning up after messier fish that feed at the surface and midlevel of the tank.

Is 4 cory catfish enough?

If you want to see the amazing schooling movements of these cute little fishes, you will have to keep more than 3 cory catfish together. They thrive best in a group of at least six. So, if you want to keep your fish happy and comfortable, 3 cory catfish won't be enough.

Do Corys and plecos get along?

Yes, you can keep bristlenose plecos with cory catfish. However, because both species are bottom-dwellers, you need to get a large enough tank that extends more horizontally than vertically so that these fish can swim and live comfortably.

Do cory catfish eat fish poop?

No fish eats poop. However, catfish like corydoras and bristle nose and sometimes snails or shrimps are referred to as “clean up crew.” You bring them into your tank to clean it off of dirt or poop. This cleaning method is said to be ineffective and people's lazy way of maintaining a fish tank.

How do you know if a cory catfish is stressed?

Do corydoras need sand?

A corydoras natural habit is a sandy river bottom. Corydoras have evolved to feed by sifting sand through their gills to get at the tiny morsels of nutrients in the sand. With gravel, even fine gravel, the corys have nothing to sift through.

How many cory catfish in a 10 gallon?

You can put between two and four cory catfish in a 10-gallon tank. A one-inch cory catfish generally requires at least one gallon of water to live comfortably. Depending on the species, cory catfish can grow to be 2–4 inches long. Keep that in mind when considering your tank size and how many corys to bring home.

Do corydoras eat flakes?

Fish Flakes

A good flake is somewhat of an essential staple if your Cory cats are in a community tank. You can use the flakes to distract your other fish so you can feed your Cory directly, and any leftover flakes that sink to the bottom can be eaten up by your Cory, too.

Why are my corydoras inactive?

If they become too inactive and just like to hide, it means there may be something wrong with the water or they're not comfortable with their setting (water change needed, more hiding spots, more shaded areas,...)

What do fish do all day in a tank?

Fish that are active during the daytime usually begin by feeding. That might involve scavenging around the tank bottom for scraps of food, eating whatever flakes or pellets you scatter on the water surface, or grazing on the colonies of algae that grow on tank surfaces.

Why do cory catfish swim to the top?

Cory catfish swim to the top because they need to breathe. Cory catfish often come to the water surface to gulp air with their mouths. While this is a natural cory behavior, if your cory does this often, it's because there isn't enough dissolved oxygen in the water.

How big do corys get?

Cory Catfish Size: Depending on the specific type, Cory Catfish size can range from about 1 inch to about 2.5 inches in length. Their diameter can range from about the size of a dime to about the size of a nickel.

What happens to uneaten algae wafers?

Generally speaking, things like algae wafers and other fish foods, if they are not eaten in the first 5 to 7 minutes, will sink down to the bottom of the tank and they will stay there. This then results in the algae wafers beginning to decay.

How often should I feed algae wafers?

FEEDING SUGGESTIONS:

Feed 1/2 wafer per 6 fish every other day. Feed 1/2 wafer per 10 shrimp every other day. For crayfish, feed 1/4 wafer per crayfish every other day and increase as they mature.

How many wafers should I feed my algae eater?

Offer at least one algae wafer per day.

Your home aquarium will not provide enough algae to keep your pleco full. Give your pleco an algae wafer at night before you go to bed, as plecos are nocturnal and eat at nighttime.