Longsnout corydoras - Corydoras treitlii

Scientific name: Corydoras treitlii

Common name: Longsnout corydoras

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 - 7.1

Recommended water hardness (dGH): 5 - 20°N (89.29 - 357.14ppm)

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Recommended temperature: 20 - 27 °C (68 - 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

Will accept all foods offered. Use a quality flake for the staple diet along with algae wafers or pellets. Longsnout corydoras will enjoy bi-weekly treats of blood worms and brine shrimp.

Origin

South America; Longsnout corydoras are to be found in the waterways of Brazil.

Sexing

When viewed from above, the females will look slightly larger than the males and possess a plumper body shape.

Breeding

As of yet, there are no reported cases of these Corydoras breeding in the aquarium. In the wild Corydoras treitlii are egg scatterers.

Lifespan

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

Short description

Longsnout corydoras need to be kept in groups of at least 5 fish, provide them with hiding places in the aquarium and use sand or fine gravel for the substrate to prevent their barbels from being damaged. This species is not very common in the aquarium trade but can be found at specialist suppliers.

Picture

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