I had the same problem with panda corys and Bol. Rams, I moved then to a
guppy tank and they calmed down, its as if they thought the rams were corys
and were trying to swim with them.
Kay

"Ron M."  wrote in message
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> My wife felt sorry for the betta in her office (it was a gift from a
> salesman), living in a tiny little bowl, so we decided to rescue it
> and bring it home.
>
> I haven't messed with aquariums in several years, but I had a big
> marine tank one time, so I'm pretty familiar with the mechanics of the
> hobby.
>
> I set up a 10 gallon tank with an Aquaclear 150 (#1 and #2 inserts),
> heater set at 82 and a few artificial plants and decorations for
> cover.  The betta was in fishy heaven! Sometimes he'd just rush the
> length of the tank for the fun of it. He loves to just drift around,
> take little fishie naps, etc. He is in perfect health, and eats fairly
> well - a couple of bloodworms twice a day or so. The water, of course,
> is sparkling clean.
>
> Until today. I decided to add three little one-inch Bronze Corys, to
> kinda keep the bottom clean, and to better utilize the tank's
> capacity. Yikes! These fish are INSANE. They are HYSTERICAL. Do they
> EVER calm down? Sometimes they'll dash right towards the betta, then
> zig-zag on either side of him, just going berserk all over the tank.
>
> Now the betta spends 90% of his time down at one end of the tank, and
> about half his time right under the discharge from the Aquaclear
> filter. Sometimes he gets caught in its current and it "blows" him
> halfway across the tank, and he'll just jump right back under it.
>
> What's going on? Do you think the corys aggravate the betta, or
> intimidate or frighten it? He's about 10 months old, and I don't think
> he's ever even seen another fish before. I can't help but pity the
> little guy - the peace and quiet of his nice, beautiful private tank
> has been destroyed by these three hysterical little demons.
>
> In fact, I'm probably going to take them back, anyway. They're not
> "peaceful" fish, not the kind we like to have and watch. Any
> suggestions for a bottom fish that's more peaceful, keeping in mind
> that this is a 10 gallon tank? I thought a pictus might be nice, but
> they grow way too big, in my experience. Please give me some advice
> here.
>
> Thanks,
> Ron M.
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