Corydoras-Adolfoi

🐟 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:

• Minimum Tank Size: 80L (in groups of 6 or more)

• Water Temperature: 22 – 26°C

• pH: 6.0 – 7.2

• Substrate: Fine sand preferred to protect their sensitive barbels

• 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.