Bannertail corydoras - Corydoras robinae

Scientific name: Corydoras robinae

Common name: Bannertail corydoras

Family: Callichthyidae

Usual size in fish tanks: 4 - 5 cm (1.57 - 1.97 inch)

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Recommended pH range for the species: 6.3 - 7.7

Recommended water hardness (dGH): 5 - 18°N (89.29 - 321.43ppm)

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Recommended temperature: 22 - 25 °C (71.6 - 77°F)

The way how these fish reproduce: Spawning

Where the species comes from: South America

Temperament to its own species: peaceful

Temperament toward other fish species: peaceful

Usual place in the tank: Bottom levels

Food and feeding

Bannertail corydoras will accept all foods offered. Use a quality flake or sinking pellets and provide treats twice a week of blood worms or brine shrimp.

Origin

South America; Bannertail corydoras are to be found in the waterways of Brazil and Peru.

Sexing

When viewed from above, the females will be slightly larger and have a plumper body shape.

Breeding

This species of Corydoras is extremely difficult to breed and most specimens in the stores are wild caught. In the wild they are believed to breed the same as other Corydoras species.

Lifespan

The expected life span for Corydoras robinae is 3-5 years.

Short description

Due to the scarcity of this species of Corydoras, they do sell for higher prices than other species. Corydoras robinae prefer a planted tank with hiding places and peaceful tank mates. Always keep these fish in groups of at least 5 members. Provide them with fine gravel or sand as a substrate to protect their barbels.

Pictures

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