Longnosed cory - Corydoras septentrionalis

Scientific name: Corydoras septentrionalis

Common name: Longnosed 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 - 7.7

Recommended water hardness (dGH): 4 - 16°N (71.43 - 285.71ppm)

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Recommended temperature: 21 - 25 °C (69.8 - 77°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

All quality flakes, sinking pellets, and algae wafers should make up their staple diet. Blood worms and brine shrimp should be included as a treat.

Origin

South America, normally found in the Rio Guarapiche, Venezuela.

Sexing

As with most Corydoras, the females will be slightly larger and stockier than the males.

Breeding

As of yet there are no reported cases of this fish breeding in the aquarium.

Lifespan

The expected life span for Longnosed cory is 5 years.

Short description

Hiding places should be included in the set up, always leave swimming spaces at the front of the tank. Longnosed corys are ideal for a community tank as they are very peaceful but do not mix with aggressive tank mates. They should be kept in groups of at least 6 fish. This particular species do prefer the lower tank temperatures. Dwarf cichlids and tetras make ideal tank mates.

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