Sodalis Corydoras

Corydoras sodalis

Family : Callichthyidae

FishFreshwatercorydoras

Sodalis Corydoras is a small, discreet catfish from the Amazon basin. It is distinguished by its spotted pattern and peaceful behavior.

Popularity
Community fish
classic in freshwater aquarium
Availability
Common in shops
Shop availability
IUCN Status
NE
Not Evaluated
Biotope
South America
Hors bassin amazonien : Paraná, Orénoque, Andes.

Description

This corydoras has a stout, armored body, beige to light gray with small black spots scattered over the body and head. A dark stripe crosses the eye. The fins are transparent with a few black dots. It has well-developed barbels. Like other corydoras, it can breathe air at the surface. It is a schooling species that lives in groups. It is less active than some relatives but remains a good forager. Its modest size makes it an excellent choice for nano tanks.

Habitat

Region :

Rivers and streams

Distribution :

Recommended parameters

Temperature2226 °C
pH67.5
GH215 °dGH
KH210 °dKH
NO₃
≤ 30 mg/L
PO₄
≤ 1 mg/L

Care

Difficulty
1/5
Diet
Omnivore
Min. tank
50 L
Min. group
5
Adult size
4 cm
Lifespan
3 years
Temperament
Peaceful
Propagation

Care notes

Keep a group of at least 5 in a 50L minimum tank. Fine sand substrate is essential. Temperature 22–26°C, pH 6.0–7.5, GH 2–15. Diet: fine granules, tablets, brine shrimp, daphnia. They are very peaceful and compatible with small fish like tetras or rasboras. Avoid aggressive tankmates. Gentle filtration and regular water changes are recommended. Breeding is similar to other corydoras, with spawning on glass.

Similar species

Espèces proches, même habitat ou même maintenance

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