Pinkthroat corydoras - Corydoras spilurus

Scientific name: Corydoras spilurus

Common name: Pinkthroat 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 - 7.4

Recommended water hardness (dGH): 4 - 21°N (71.43 - 375ppm)

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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

Should accept all foods offered. Use a quality flake or small pellets for the staple diet with the addition of algae wafer, blood worms and brine shrimp. Try to feed in the evening as this is when they are most active.

Origin

South America; Pinkthroat corydoras are to be found in the waterways of Guyana.

Sexing

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

Breeding

This species of Corydoras has yet to be bred in the aquarium. In the wild Pinkthroat corydoras are known to be egg scatterers and breed by the same methods as other species from the same family.

Lifespan

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

Short description

Provide a fine gravel or sandy substrate to protect their barbels and add hiding places in the tank. Corydoras spilurus must be kept in small groups of at least 5 fish and require good water quality. They are quite rare in the aquarium trade and the price for them will reflect this.

Pictures

Bought by aqua-fish.net from jjphoto.dk.