Hi Dave,


atomweaver wrote:
"muddyfox" wrote in
ups.com:



I think your fish has definitely been mis-identified. I'd guess that
they're corydoras paleatus, and that the coloration means you're taking
fantastically good care of them...


That's such good news! Happy healthy fish are the heart and soul of
this hobby for me.



Another pic of c. paleatus similar to yours;

http://www.moje-akvarium.net/pic/ryb...aleatus-01.jpg



That picture is spot on - what a good identification - thank-you!


c. paleatus like things a little on the cooler side, 74-78 F, but I
wouldn't bother to change things. Just don't go any higher on
temperature. What you have now is a reasonable compromise for the cats
and the betta. Other than that, you've got some great parameters,
there...

Mmmm, I know what you mean about the temperature. In a few weeks the
new tank will be cycled and I can keep them in there at a slightly
lower temperature with maybe a couple of other corys from another tank.
They're going in with a group of Lemon tetra, a pair of Dwarf
Gouramis, a Khulii loach and my absolute favourites - some Rummynose
Tetra - I just adore their bright little red noses and the beautiful
contrasting black and white striped tail, especially against a heavily
planted background.



Yeah, the smaller tank is probably putting the light source closer to
the corys, which is why you're seeing it more. I have a trio of c.
paleatus in a 20g planted, and only get to enjoy the iridescence when
they make a rare sortie into the upper 1/2 of the tank. They're a
great aquarium fish...


They are excellent fish - always busy and very peaceful - I could watch
them for hours. Their previous tank was a high tech planted tank with
T5 lighting and CO2 injection - they seemed to really enjoy the dense
planting. The new tank will be planted up too but I'm going to try for
a low-light approach this time with lots of anubia on bogwood, crypts
and java fern. I hope they like it.


Thanks so much for your reply - it's put my mind at rest and properly
identified my fish!!! I really appreciate it.

Thanks,

Sal (Muddy)