Bond’s catfish - Corydoras bondi

Scientific name: Corydoras bondi

Common name: Bond’s catfish

Family: Callichthyidae

Usual size in fish tanks: 4 - 6 cm (1.57 - 2.36 inch)

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Recommended pH range for the species: 6.5 - 7.2

Recommended water hardness (dGH): 8 - 14°N (142.86 - 250ppm)

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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

Quality flakes should provide the staple diet for this fish. The addition of algae wafers and blood worm will keep these in top condition.

Origin

South America; Bond’s catfish is to be found in Venezuela and Guyana

Sexing

When viewed from above, the female will have a larger belly and more rounded body shape. The males tend to be smaller than females.

Breeding

There have been no reported cases as of yet, of this fish breeding in the aquarium. In the wild it is believed that Bond’s catfish breed the same as other Corydoras species.

Lifespan

The expected life span for Bond’s catfish is 3-5 years.

Short description

Corydoras bondi are a social fish and need to be kept in small groups of at least 5 fish. They prefer a planted tank and hiding places, most of their activity will be at night-time. Never use a sharp substrate as this can damage their barbels.

Pictures

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