Black peru corydoras - Corydoras semiaquilus

Scientific name: Corydoras semiaquilus

Common name: Black peru corydoras

Family: Callichthyidae

Usual size in fish tanks: 5 - 6 cm (1.97 - 2.36 inch)

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Recommended pH range for the species: 6.5 - 7

Recommended water hardness (dGH): 3 - 16°N (53.57 - 285.71ppm)

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Recommended temperature: 22 - 27 °C (71.6 - 80.6°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

Feed Black peru corydoras with quality flake sinking pellets and algae wafers; try to do this in the evening as this is when it is most active. Twice a week give it treats of blood worms and brine shrimp.

Origin

South America; Black peru corydoras are found in the waterways of Brazil.

Sexing

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

Breeding

This species of Corydoras has yet to breed in the aquarium but in the wild they are believed to be egg scatterers like the other Corydoras species.

Lifespan

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

Short description

Always keep Corydoras semiaquilus in small groups of at least 5 members. Provide hiding places in the tank and use fine gravel or sand as the substrate to protect their delicate barbels.

Pictures

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