Spotted Corydoras
Spotted Corydoras or Black-Striped Catfish Corydoras, scientific name Corydoras melanistius, belongs to the family Callichthyidae, also known as Black Sail Corydoras. It comes from coastal waters and rivers from a relatively small area of Guyana, Suriname and French Guiana (North-East of South America). It occurs in sluggish waters, channels of larger rivers, lakes, backwaters. Despite coastal distribution, it does not tolerate salt or brackish water.
Description
Adult individuals reach a length of up to 6 cm. The dominant color of the body is silvery with a yellowish tint (depending on lighting), the pattern consists of numerous small dark specks continuing on the tail and fins. The head and dorsal fin have a wide black stroke, and the fin becomes almost completely dark in color.
Brief information:
- The volume of the aquarium – from 50 liters.
- Temperature – 22-26°C
- Value pH — 6.0–7.0
- Water hardness – soft or medium hard (2-15 dGH)
- Substrate type – sandy
- Lighting – subdued or moderate
- Brackish water – no
- Water movement – light or moderate
- The size of the fish is 5–6 cm.
- Nutrition – any drowning
- Temperament – peaceful
- Keeping in a small group of 3-4 individuals
