dotted corridor

Corydoras maculifer or Dotted Corydoras, scientific name Corydoras maculifer, belongs to the family Callichthyidae (Shell catfish). Found relatively recently, only in the 1970s in the upper basin of the Araguaia River in the southern states of Brazil.

Description

Adult individuals reach a length of about 6 cm. The body shape is typical for the Corydoras genus and is covered with rows of bone plates. The coloration is light with a pattern of numerous dark specks that line up in dotted lines on the sides of the body.

Its appearance is almost identical to another species that lives in the neighborhood, Somiku Araguaya. His body is also covered with black dots. The only clear difference is that this corridor is noticeably smaller, only about 3–4 cm.

Behavior and Compatibility

Friendly peaceful fish, prefers to be in the company of relatives. It is recommended to purchase a group of 3-4 individuals. Compatible with many other non-aggressive freshwater species of comparable size. A good choice would be fish that live in the water column or near the surface, such as small Tetras, Danios, Rasboras, most Livebearers, etc.

Brief information:

• The volume of the aquarium – from 40 liters.
• Temperature – 20-25°C
• Value pH — 6.0–8.0
• Water hardness – soft to hard (2-25 dGH)
• Substrate type – any soft
• Lighting – moderate or bright
• Brackish water – no
• Water movement – light or moderate
• The size of the fish is about 6 cm.
• Food – any sinking food
• Temperament – peaceful
• Keeping in a group of 3-4 fish

Maintenance and care, arrangement of the aquarium

The optimal size of an aquarium for a flock of 3-4 catfish starts from 40 liters with a tank length of 50 cm or more. When designing, it is important to provide for the presence of soft soil and several shelters, for example, thickets of plants, snags, leaves, nut shells, etc.

For long-term keeping, it is important to ensure a stable aquatic environment. Although the dotted corridor is able to live in a wide range of pH and dGH values, this does not mean that sharp fluctuations in hydrochemical parameters can be tolerated.

The sustainability of the habitat is largely determined by the regular maintenance of the aquarium. It is necessary to replace part of the water with fresh water at least once a week and remove accumulated organic waste.