Thursday, 4 September 2014

ADOLFO'S CORY

Adolfo’s cory - Corydoras adolfoi


NAME:
Common:
Adolfo’s cory
Scientific:
Corydoras adolfoi
§  Size of the fish in home aquariums (min-max):
4 - 5 cm ( 1.57" - 1.97")
§  pH of water for Adolfo’s cory has to be between:
5.5 - 7.5
§  Water hardness (dGH) should be between:
4 - 18 °N
§  Recommended water temperature for Adolfo’s cory:
19 - 26 °C ( 66.2 - 78.8 °F )
§  Compatibility when kept in fish tanks (to it's own species):
peaceful
§  Fish' temperament toward other species:
peaceful
§  Preferred swimming area in the aquarium:
Bottom levels
§  How this species reproduces:
Spawning
§  This species originates from:
South America


Information about care:
Food and feeding:
Adolfo's cories will accept all foods offered; add sinking pellets to ensure food reaches the bottom of the tank. An occasional treat of blood worm will be relished.

Origin:
Adolfo's cories are found in Brazil on the middle Amazon regions, Rio Negro and Rio Uaupes.

Sexing:
When viewed from above, the females will have a fuller outline and will be slightly larger.

Breeding:
Plenty of water changes to provide a good clean climate should induce spawning. There will be 20-30 eggs laid in each batch and the female will carry them by creating a pouch with her pelvic fins to deposit them on the underside of plant leaves or even the tank glass. The eggs will hatch a few days later and once the fry are free swimming they can be fed on newly hatched brine shrimp.

Lifespan:
Expected life span is 5 years.

Short description:
Corydoras adolfoi do like swimming spaces at the front of the tank and are best kept in groups of 5 or more. 


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