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Blue cory - Corydoras nattereri

Blue cory - Corydoras nattereri

Scientific name: Corydoras nattereri

Common name: Blue cory

Family: Callichthyidae

Usual size in fish tanks: 6 - 7 cm (2.36 - 2.76 inch)

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Recommended pH range for the species: 6.5 - 7.8

Recommended water hardness (dGH): 4 - 15°N (71.43 - 267.86ppm)

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Recommended temperature: 20 - 24 °C (68 - 75.2°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

Very easy fish to feed, Blue corys will accept all foods, quality flakes and sinking pellets are ideal, treat once a week with blood worm or brine shrimp.

Origin

South America; Blue corys are to be found in the rivers and waterways of Brazil.

Sexing

Adult females will be slightly larger and stockier than the males. This is best viewed from above.

Breeding

Condition the adult pair on live foods for a week and start doing cooler water changes to induce spawning. The female will carry eggs in her pelvic fin to a suitable spot for depositing and this will be repeated until around 100 eggs have been laid. In 3-4 days the eggs will hatch and when the fry are free swimming they can be fed on newly hatched brine shrimp.

Lifespan

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

Short description

This species of Corydoras prefer cooler water temperatures (22°C), and plants should be added to the tank. It is best to keep Corydoras nattereri in small groups of 5-6 fish.

Pictures

Bought by aqua-fish.net from jjphoto.dk.Blue cory, picture 1 Blue cory, picture 2

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