White-striped corridor

Corydoras white-striped, scientific name Corydoras albolineatus, belongs to the family Callichthyidae (Shell or callicht catfishes). Until 2004, it had no scientific description and was listed in catalogs under the identification number C056. This number is sometimes still included in the name of the fish when it is sold.

It comes from South America from the upper basin of the Guapore River, which is the natural border between Brazil and Bolivia. Prefers shallow shoreline with sandy substrates

Description

Adults reach a length of about 5 cm. The color is light pinkish with dark brown speckles all over the body, which are most pronounced on the head. If you look closely, you can see a light horizontal stripe on the body, stretching along the lateral line. The fin and tail are translucent.

Brief information:

• The volume of the aquarium – from 80 liters.
• Temperature – 22-32°C
• Value pH — 6.0–7.0
• Water hardness – soft (1-10 dGH)
• Substrate type – sand or gravel
• Lighting – moderate or bright
• Brackish water – no
• Water movement – light or moderate
• The size of the fish is about 5 cm.
• Food – any sinking food
• Temperament – peaceful
• Keeping in a group of 4-6 fish

Maintenance and care

An unpretentious and easy to maintain species that will be an excellent choice even for a novice aquarist. Comfortable living conditions can be provided in a spacious tank, for example, for 4–5 fish, an aquarium of 80 liters or more will be required, with a minimum design of sandy or fine gravel soil and several shelters at the bottom. As the latter, snags and thickets of plants are suitable. The hydrochemical composition of water should be in the range of 6.0–7.5 pH and 0–10 dGH. Regular maintenance of the aquarium will keep these indicators in the acceptable range.

Food. Choosing the right diet will also not cause problems. Corydoras white-striped will accept most popular feeds of a suitable size. The only recommendation is that it is advisable to pick up sinking foods so as not to force the catfish to constantly rise to the surface.

behavior and compatibility. Due to their peaceful disposition, Cory catfish will become good neighbors for many freshwater species that can live in a similar hydrochemical composition of water, and these are almost all characins, cyprinids, labyrinths and other popular groups of aquarium fish.