Corys and Tank Temperature

[Logy]

My 5 bronze corys are in a 20 gallon tank at a temperature of 70 degrees F. Though that temperature is not ideal, can the corys still thrive and live a good life? I got a heater for a 20 gal..but even with it cranked that is as high as the temp goes.

Thanks,
Logy

 

[liv2padl]

70° is fine. many species of Corydoras such as panda and the bronze corydoras thrive in water temperatures which may range from 70-78°F. choose tank mates carefully though, as many other fish will not appreciate such low temperatures.

 

[Cory Lover]

Hi,

70 is fine. Some Cories tend to like lower temps like Bronze, Panda, and especially Peppered.

Cory Lover

 

[webcricket]

As others mentioned, some cories actually like the cooler temperatures. Just watch the temperature requirements of the any other tankmates you add. Also be sure the temperature is stable. If the heater is on constantly pushing the temperature to 70, you probably need a heater with more wattage. A 20 gallon should have at least a 100 watt heater.

 

[TwoTankAmin]

Hate to disagree but your bronze corys would be better off a few degrees warmer than 70. 72-78 is more natural for them.

 

[blackwolfXKAV]

Hi,

70 is fine. Some Cories tend to like lower temps...especially Peppered.

Cory Lover

Why do you say this?

 

[webcricket]

Why do you say this?

Check out http://planetcatfish.com/catelog/species.php?species_id=271 Their suggested temp for peppered is 59-77°.

I believe this is more true for wild caught specimens.

I can say from personal experience that when I adjusted my tank temperature from 78° to 74° many many months ago, my peppered cories became more active and started regularly breeding. They really seem to like the cooler temperature. If it weren't for the other fish in the tank, I'd try them at an even lower temperature.

Planetcatfish suggests 69.8-80.6° for bronze cories, with 75° being ideal. So 70° is within range.

 

[Cory Lover]

Why do you say this?

Hi,

Why do I say this? Because its true. Peppered Cories tend to like cooler water then most other species of Cories.

Cory Lover

 

[ILOVEBETTAS]

I think it will be fine.

But from cory breeders I hear 76-78, but 70 will be okay if you monitor them closely.

 

[blackwolfXKAV]

thank you for your insight on the peppered cories. it has proven to be quite a useful requirement for me to keep in mind in my future tank setups.