Skunk cory - Corydoras arcuatus

Scientific name: Corydoras arcuatus

Common name: Skunk cory

Family: Callichthyidae

Usual size in fish tanks: 4 - 5 cm (1.57 - 1.97 inch)

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Recommended pH range for the species: 6.5 - 8

Recommended water hardness (dGH): 4 - 12°N (71.43 - 214.29ppm)

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Recommended temperature: 22 - 28 °C (71.6 - 82.4°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

The Skunk Cory is omnivorous and will accept a wide variety of small live or prepared foods. Corydoras arcuatus should be given a balance of meats and veggies to maintain health and nutrition.

Sexing

The males have a pointier, more pronounced dorsal fin while the females tend to be plumper and dull in coloration.

Breeding

In preparation of breeding, the female will clean various locations throughout the aquarium. Once the eggs are fertilized, she places her eggs on her prepared surfaces. The parents should be removed from the breeding tank after all the eggs are placed. The eggs will hatch within 8 days and the fry can be fed fry powders or newly hatched brine shrimp.

Lifespan

Skunk cory has a lifespan of approximately 4 years.

Origin

The Skunk Cory can be found in rivers through out South American countries such as Peru, Brazil and Ecuador.

Short Description

This is one of the more sensitive species in the corydoras group. If the water conditions are poor the barbels on the Skunk Cory can become infected quite easily. Keep Corydoras arcuatus in groups of 6 or more, but be sure to provide plenty of hideouts to minimize stress. Do not add salt to an aquarium containing Skunk Corys because they cannot tolerate salinity.

Pictures

Thanks to Ted! Other pictures were bought from jjphoto.dk.