coolies and corys

[fishgirl]

I need more help so far i have decided to get 5 coolies and i want some corys too would i fit 3 panda,3 peppered and 3 bronze corys as well as 5 coolies and that would be all for the bottom of the tank.

[dave]

i wouldnt put anymore than that in,it should be okay,bearing in mind your stocking levels for the rest of the tank.i would wait with the corys until the tank is well cycled and the water matures.as for the coolies,they really do require a well established tank,i would wait a few months before getting them in.i know that can be hard and you want them now,but the secret is patience.at the risk of being repetitive,take things slowly,making sure you cycle well and the water tests show that water is clean and stable.
i would add other fish before the corys,and definately wait a while before adding coolies.others may not quite agree,i'm only giving you advice on my,and friends experience.
have you decided on other fish?

[fishgirl]

i appreciate your advice dave i will wait then a few months before i get corys and coolies.im thinking of adding some hatchet fish maybe 6 of them and some galaxy rasboras if i can get them have you any suggestions to what fish?

[jackpike]

I would have to agree with dave on all that he said except for adding fish. All fish are susceptible to conditions u would find in an improperly matured aquarium. So long as the aquarium has been cycled, it doesn't really matter what fish u add first. But what is more important is that u only add a small amount of fish at any one time then wait two or three weeks before adding some more. Allowing nitrifing bacteria time to adjust to the increase in waste being produced by the new fish.