Dwarf corydoras

Corydoras hastatus

Family : Callichthyidae

FishFreshwatercatfish

A tiny spotted corydoras, very active and gregarious.

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Popularity

Community fish

classic in freshwater aquarium

Availability

Common in shops

Shop availability

IUCN Status

Least Concern

Biotope

South America

Hors bassin amazonien : Paraná, Orénoque, Andes.

Description

Corydoras hastatus is a small catfish about 2.5 cm. Its body is beige with dark spots and a black band on the tail. It is very social and must live in a group. It enjoys planted tanks with a soft substrate. It is an excellent bottom cleaner.

Habitat

Region :

Rivers and streams with sandy bottoms, clear waters

Distribution :

Recommended parameters

Temperature22–26 °C

pH6–7.5

GH2–12 °dGH

KH1–8 °dKH

NO₃

≤ 20 mg/L

PO₄

≤ 0.5 mg/L

Care

Difficulty

1/5

Diet

Omnivore

Min. tank

30 L

Min. group

Adult size

2.5 cm

Lifespan

4 years

Temperament

Paisible

Propagation

Care notes

Tank of at least 30L, sandy substrate, plants and roots. Group of 6+ individuals. Soft to slightly acidic water, gentle filtration. Varied diet: micro pellets, brine shrimp, daphnia. Regular water changes.

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