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Fairy cory - Corydoras atropersonatus

Fairy cory - Corydoras atropersonatus

Scientific name: Corydoras atropersonatus

Common name: Fairy cory

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): 7 - 18°N (125 - 321.43ppm)

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Recommended temperature: 21 - 26 °C (69.8 - 78.8°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 Fairy cories with catfish pellets, algae wafers and quality flake. They will benefit from treats of blood worms and brine shrimp.

Origin

South America; Fairy cories are to be found in the Rio Tigre and Rio Conambo, Ecuador.

Sexing

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

Breeding

Large regular water changes with cooler water should induce the spawning. The eggs will be scattered all over the tank, including the tank glass, once the spawning is complete, remove the parents or they will eat the eggs. These should hatch after 4 days; a couple of days later the fry will be free swimming. They can be fed on crushed flake food and newly hatched brine shrimp.

Lifespan

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

Short description

Fairy cories should be kept in small groups as they are a social species. Never keep the with aggressive tank mates and provide hiding places in the tank. The substrate should be sand or fine gravel to prevent damage to their barbels.

Pictures

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

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