Corydoras
arcuatus Elwin, 1939
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contributors to this species: |
| Ian
Fuller (2)
Frants Lehmann (1 stamp) Danny
Blundell
(2) Vedran Cuncic (1) Ian M. Clift
(1) Graham Ramsay (5) Joost
Schuitemaker
(1) |
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| Relevant
Information: |
There are two other
similar looking species that grow very much larger than C.
arcuatus which come from the Rio Purus drainage in Brazil.
These being called "Super arcuatus" which has been
given the Corydoras World number of CW036
and "Super arcuatus longnose". Aquarium Care:
This is akin to most of this genus, very peaceful, and would
be best housed with small to medium sized tankmates such as
Tetras, Rasboras and Danios or in a species tank for breeding
purposes. Best to purchase 6 individuals
or more as they will be happier in a group. Diet:
Readily accepts a mixed and varied diet which includes granular
foods, tablet food, frozen bloodworm and good quality flake
to name but a few. |
| Common
Name: |
Skunk
Cory, C020 |
| Synonyms: |
None |
| Family: |
Callichthyidaemblycipitidae |
| Distribution: |
South
America: Peru; Loreto, Río Yavari, Lago Matamata.
Type locality: Amazon River (aquarium specimen). |
| Size:
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5.5cm
( 2¼ins) |
| Temp: |
22-26°C
(71-79°F) |
| p.H. |
6.5-7.2. |
| Reference: |
Fuller, Ian A.M.
& Evers, Hans-Georg: Identifying Corydoradinae Catfish.
2005. 384 p |
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