Corydoras aurofrenatus

Scientific name: Corydoras aurofrenatus

Common name: N/A

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: 6.4 - 7.5

Recommended water hardness (dGH): 3 - 19°N (53.57 - 339.29ppm)

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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 Corydoras aurofrenatus in the evenings when they are at their most active. Use a quality flake, sinking pellets and algae wafers for the staple diet and twice a week provide them with blood worms and brine shrimp.

Origin

South America; Corydoras aurofrenatus are found in the Paraguay River Basins.

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 aurofrenatus is 3-5 years.

Short description

Always keep Corydoras aurofrenatus in small groups of at least 5 members. They must always be housed with peaceful tank mates and provide hiding places for them to feel at ease. Use fine gravel or sand as a substrate to protect their delicate barbels.

Pictures

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