Corydoras
cf. sanchesi Nijssen & Isbrücker,
1967
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contributors to this species: |
| Ian
Fuller (1) |
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| Relevant
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The true
Corydoras sanchesi comes from Surinam but this look-a-like
species may come from Brazil. The one unusual
feature of this Corydoras is that the males have an extended
top caudal lobe, which you can just see on the male in the image.
This is a feature, as far as I know, that is quite unique to the
Corydoras genus and this alone should make it an interesting
species to keep. Corydoras breeder and webmaster of www.corydorasworld.com,
Ian Fuller, has bred this species and has notified me that this
feature appears on the males on about the 10 week period, so if
buying young fish you could very well get your pair, but even better,
2 males and one female. 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
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| Family: |
Callichthyidaemblycipitidae |
| Distribution: |
South
America: possibly Brazil |
| Size:
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4.5cm (1¾ins) |
| Temp: |
22-25°C
(71-77°F) |
| p.H. |
6.0
-7.2. |
| Reference: |
ScotCat Factsheet
no. 20. Feb. 1998.
www.corydorasworld.com
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