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Why are my catfish laying on the bottom of the tank?
Water temperature is either too low or too high When the water temperature inside your aquarium drops too low, your fish might lay motionless at the bottom of the tank to conserve energy. A sudden increase in water temperature can also trigger your fish’s metabolism to accelerate.
Do Cory catfish lay on the bottom?
Habitat: A Cory Catfish is a bottom dweller, so it’s a good idea to keep at least 2 inches of aquarium gravel or substrate on the tank bottom. Cory Catfish also seem to really enjoy a tank with lots of live plants. Live aquarium plants provide cover and hiding places for the fish to rest.
How do you know if a cory catfish is stressed?
You know your cory catfish is stressed if it exhibits any of the following signs of stress:
- Frantic swimming.
- Odd swimming patterns, for example, swimming upside down.
- Lethargy.
- Refusal to eat.
- Gasping at the surface.
- Pale or whitish color.
- White spots on the body.
- Discolored gills.
Are catfish always on the bottom?
As already mentioned, no, catfish are not always on the bottom. When asking are catfish bottom feeders, most people see them as just bottom dwellers. Bottom is also an excellent place to spend winter there. Catfish do not hibernate trough the winter, they still feed and some anglers even fish for them at that time.
How big do bronze Cory catfish get?
The adult size is 6½ cm for males and a slightly larger 7 cm for females (2½ to 2¾ inches).
What temperature do corydoras like?
between 74° and 80° F
Water Requirements for Corydoras A pH between 7.0 and 8.0, alkalinity between 3° and 10° dKH (54ppm to 180ppm) and temperature between 74° and 80° F are ideal conditions for most captive bred Cory cats and their relatives.
What is considered a big channel catfish?
SIZE: Common length for channel catfish is 57 cm (22 inches) with the longest maximum reported length at 132 cm (52 inches). RANGE: The range of Channel catfish extends from southern Canada into northern Mexico. They are found within the central drainages of the United States.