🐟 Adolfoi Cory (Corydoras adolfoi)
Description:
The Adolfoi Cory is a peaceful and attractive bottom-dwelling catfish, highly sought after for its striking appearance. With a clean white body, bold black eye band, and distinctive orange-gold patch on its head, it adds beauty and character to any aquarium. Like other Corydoras, it is a hardy and social species that thrives in groups.
Care Level: Easy to Moderate
Origin: Brazil (Rio Negro Basin)
Temperament: Peaceful, schooling
Lifespan: 5 – 7 years
Maximum Size: ~5 – 6 cm
Tank Requirements:
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Minimum Tank Size: 80L (in groups of 6 or more)
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Water Temperature: 22 – 26°C
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pH: 6.0 – 7.2
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Substrate: Fine sand preferred to protect their sensitive barbels
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Aquarium Setup: Provide plenty of hiding spots, plants, and gentle flow. Keep in groups for natural behaviour.
Diet:
Omnivorous – accepts sinking pellets, wafers, frozen and live foods (bloodworms, brine shrimp, daphnia). Will also scavenge leftovers but should not be relied upon as the only food source.
Compatibility:
Perfect for peaceful community tanks. Best kept with small to medium non-aggressive fish such as tetras, rasboras, dwarf cichlids, and other Corydoras.
