Venezuela Corydoras

Corydoras aeneus Venezuela

Familia : Callichthyidae

PezAgua dulcecorydoras

Small armored catfish, peaceful and gregarious, perfect for community tanks. Geographic variant of Corydoras aeneus.

Estado IUCN
LC
Preocupación menor
Bioma
Hors bassin amazonien : Paraná, Orénoque, Andes.

Descripción

Corydoras aeneus Venezuela reaches 6-7 cm. Its body is stocky, covered with bony plates, with a bronze to metallic green base color. A dark longitudinal stripe runs along the flanks. The fins are translucent. It is a gregarious bottom-dweller that lives in groups of at least 6. It is very active during the day, sifting through the substrate for food. It is completely peaceful and compatible with most fish. Its reproduction is relatively easy in the aquarium, with a characteristic courtship display.

Hábitat

Región :

Freshwater, sandy and muddy bottoms, shallow areas

Distribución :

Parámetros recomendados

Temperatura2226 °C
pH67.5
GH212 °dGH
KH15 °dKH
NO₃
≤ 30 mg/L
PO₄
≤ 1 mg/L

Cuidado

Dificultad
1/5
Dieta
Omnívoro
Tanque mín.
60 L
Grupo mín.
6
Tamaño adulto
7 cm
Esperanza de vida
5 años
Temperamento
Pacífico
Propagación

Notas de cuidado

Minimum tank size 60 liters for a group of 6. Temperature 22-26°C, pH 6.0-7.5, GH 2-12, KH 1-5. Omnivorous diet: bottom-feeder tablets, worms, brine shrimp, vegetables. Decor with fine sand (avoid sharp gravel), roots, plants. Moderate filtration. Compatible with tetras, rasboras, guppies, other corydoras. Weekly water changes of 20%. Breeding triggered by a cool water change.

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