Corydoras Corydoras
Corydoras
Corydoras is a genus of freshwater catfish in the family Callichthyidae and subfamily Corydoradinae. Corydoras are small fish, ranging from 2.5 to 12 cm (1.0 to 4.7 in) in SL and are protected from predators by their body armor and by their sharp, typically venomous spines.
Here at Annerley Aquarium we stock a range of beautiful Corydoras for you to choose with expert advice.
As a relatively small fish, Corydoras prefer safety in numbers, so a group of six corydoras or more the same species is advised.
Corydoras display a broad diversity of body shapes and coloration.
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Corydoras
The name Corydoras is derived from the Greek kory (helmet) and doras (skin). Corydoras is by far the largest genus of Neotropical fishes with more than 160 species.
Corydoras are generally found in smaller-sized streams, along the margins of larger rivers, in marshes, and in ponds. They are native to slow-moving and almost still (but seldom stagnant) streams and small rivers of South America, where the water is shallow and very murky.
Corydoras
The genus is well known among aquarists for its many ornamental species. They are well suited to tropical freshwater community aquariums, as they get along well with other species and are not aggressive. Corydoras are quite timid and peaceful and are recommended to be kept in shoals of four to six or more.
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Most Corydoras prefer water with a slightly basic pH between 7 and 8, and temperatures between 72–78 °F (22–26 °C).
Corydoras at Annerley Aquarium
Corydoras are fairly easy to keep, being peaceful, hardy, active and entertaining.
Corydoras
Their longevity in the aquarium is noteworthy; C. aeneus is said to have lived 27 years in captivity and 20 years is not too uncommon.
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