Corydoras similis
How hard are they to keep?
We would class this fish as a easy care level.
What is its maximum size?
7cm
Where are they from?
The Smudge Spot Corydoras originate from the Madeira River basin, South America.
What are the ideal water conditions?
Ideal water conditions are slightly acidic to slightly alkaline, slightly soft to slightly hard. They are farm bred and will adapt to most water parameters.
How compatible is it with other fish?
A peaceful shoaling species, all cory species will shoal with each other.
How do you breed them?
Corydoras can be bred as a pair, a trio (2 males,1 female) or as a group. Feed fry on newly hatched brine shrimp. When viewing from above the female is broader from behind the pectoral fins and also when extended the ventral fins of the male are more pointed.. Spawning is often brought on by a slight lowering of water temperature.
We would class this fish as a easy care level.
What is its maximum size?
7cm
Where are they from?
The Smudge Spot Corydoras originate from the Madeira River basin, South America.
What are the ideal water conditions?
Ideal water conditions are slightly acidic to slightly alkaline, slightly soft to slightly hard. They are farm bred and will adapt to most water parameters.
How compatible is it with other fish?
A peaceful shoaling species, all cory species will shoal with each other.
How do you breed them?
Corydoras can be bred as a pair, a trio (2 males,1 female) or as a group. Feed fry on newly hatched brine shrimp. When viewing from above the female is broader from behind the pectoral fins and also when extended the ventral fins of the male are more pointed.. Spawning is often brought on by a slight lowering of water temperature.