Imitator cory - Corydoras imitator

Scientific name: Corydoras imitator

Common name: Imitator cory

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 - 7.7

Recommended water hardness (dGH): 4 - 19°N (71.43 - 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

Imitator corys will accept all foods offered. Corydoras imitator should be given an algae based flake along with algae wafers or sinking pellets. Give them treats of blood worms and brine shrimp twice a week, but make sure they get their fair share of the food that is bring added to the tank.

Origin

South America; Imitator corys are found in the Upper Rio Negro, Brazil.

Sexing

When viewed from above, the female will be slightly larger with a plumper body shape.

Breeding

This species of Corydoras has yet to be successfully bred in the aquarium. In the wild it is believed that they breed the same as all Corydoras species.

Lifespan

The expected life span for Imitator cory is 3-5 years.

Short description

Imitator corys need to be kept in small groups of at least 5 fish. They require a sandy or fine gravel substrate to protect their barbels and always keep them with peaceful tank mates.

Pictures

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