happyfish Posted September 1, 2013 Report Share Posted September 1, 2013 Am thinking of adding a couple of pakistani catfish or loach? not sure which they are to a 4ft tank with breeding pepps. Also want to add a breeding pair of krib as well. currently only pepps, guppies and a couple of kuli loaches. Will they live together in peace? dont want the pepp upset. Looking for some colour with the pepps. Any suggestions? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HannibalsMum Posted September 1, 2013 Report Share Posted September 1, 2013 (edited) no pakis in the breeding tank, they will more likely snach the fry. i think khuli an cory are fine as thats what i got in my 3f. an kribs are fine altho they will grab newly hatch fry from the edge if they are near by. just remember to have plently of caves/hidieholes for all. have a look at what i got in my 3f, an that will give you an idea on what can work... http://www.qldaf.com/forums/general-aquarium-discussion-19/3f-setup-start-93362/index5.html (linked you to pg5 where my latest list is) just remember what works for me, may not work for others... hope this helps. Edited September 1, 2013 by HannibalsMum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donny@ageofaquariums Posted September 1, 2013 Report Share Posted September 1, 2013 As above, the mix will work great for display, but will not be good for breeding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HannibalsMum Posted September 1, 2013 Report Share Posted September 1, 2013 (edited) my b/n have fry that how i know the khuli are fine, an kribs will snach fry.. i forgot add. Edited September 1, 2013 by HannibalsMum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyfish Posted September 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2013 Thanks for info. will take your advice. Shame, i thought i'd found some placid colour for the tank. any suggestions for some nice colour? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HannibalsMum Posted September 1, 2013 Report Share Posted September 1, 2013 (edited) pakis aka yoyo loaches (defantly loaches even tho they are classed as catfish the same as bristlenoses) are anything but placid... they kinda act like puppies with zipping round the tank chasing each other an other fish... i have 3 in my molly tank.. an they are a giggle to watch there are qute a few cories that are colorful... there are pepper cory that look really cool. i have a little panda if you want to keep the black an white. you can get green an gold lasers that have a bright strip that run the length of their bodies. there are alsorts, most are calm an good to be in a tank with fry. my "bronze" cory have been in a tank while a molly has given birth an it never ate any. for months it was in with molly fry an it was a good at keeping the bottem clean.. er... lol Edited September 1, 2013 by HannibalsMum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyfish Posted September 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2013 I liked that the paki's had a bit of go in them, yes they did look like puppies, but like the colour. will check out the peppered corys. thanks for all your help Hannibalsmum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HannibalsMum Posted September 1, 2013 Report Share Posted September 1, 2013 no worries.. what you were asking is what i have. its good to help. i'm no expert but i will share what i have experanced. usally some one will jump in if i'm wrong. my cories can be quite active to, cory likes to splash me when he goes for air, an they are cute when cory an the panda "snuggle". lol good luck on your hunt... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pepperbris Posted December 2, 2013 Report Share Posted December 2, 2013 I've got both Yoyo's and Cory's in with my breeding cat's, as well as a mix of live bearers. The odd 1 or 2 go missing but then that's selection I suppose. I've got a ton of hidey holes for all and regular feeds make sure they aren't out looking for something to snatch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
