Saddle corydoras - Corydoras ephippifer

Scientific name: Corydoras ephippifer

Common name: Saddle 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 - 7.2

Recommended water hardness (dGH): 3 - 21°N (53.57 - 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

Use a quality flake, sinking pellets or algae wafers for the staple diet. Twice a week supply the fish with treats of blood worms or brine shrimp. Always try to feed Corydoras in the evening as this is when they are most active.

Origin

South America; Saddle corydoras are found in the waterways of Brazil.

Sexing

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

Breeding

There are no reported cases of this species of Corydoras breeding in the aquarium, in the wild they are believed to use the same spawning habits as other Corydoras.

Lifespan

The expected life span for Saddle corydoras is 3-5 years.

Short description

Always keep Corydoras ephippifer in groups of at least 6 members. They should always be kept with other peaceful species and provide hiding places in the tank by means of rocks or wood.

Pictures

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