Adolfo's Cory (Corydoras adolfoi)

Scientific Name(s): Corydoras adolfoi

 

Common Name(s): Adolfo's Cory

 

Family: Callichthyidae

 

Species Type: South American Catfish

 

Maximum Size: 2 inches

 

Life Span: 5 years

 

Natural Habitat: South American rivers

 

Minimum Tank Size: 10 gallons

 

Tank Region: Bottom.

 

Possible Tank Mates: Other community fish.

 

Description: They are hardy fish, if taken care of properly. Hiding places in the form of decorations and clumps of plants are greatly appreciated. Open swimming space is equally important, though. They should be kept in a tank with either a sand or rounded gravel substrate, to prevent barbel damage. High levels of nitrate can cause barbel erosion, so these should be kept low.

 

Temperature Range 66°F - 80°F

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pH Range 5.8 - 7.6

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Hardness 5° - 20°

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Breeding Information: Similar to that of other Corydoras. In a tank with soft water and an acidic ph, spawning is not hard to encourage. Condition these fish and change the tank's water frequently, and they should spawn readily. Females will lay eggs a few at a time, and usually place them on the aquarium glass. Fry should be fed with sinking fry foods, though it is reported that they are sometimes tough to feed. The fry should be kept with their parents, who show them how to eat.

 

Sexing Information: Females tend to be thicker and larger than males.

 

Diet: Omnivorous - does well with sinking foods.

 

Temperment: Peaceful community fish.

 

Common Diseases: None specific to species

 

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Adolfo's Cory (Corydoras adolfoi)