Corydoras
eques Steindachner, 1877
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contributors to this species: |
| Hans-Georg
Evers (1)
Graham Ramsay (3) |
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| Relevant
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There are three species
that are very similar. The first species depicted here was collected
in the type locality for C. eques in Brazil and is the
true C.eques. The other two species that are alike are
from Peru, one is caught alongside C.
rabuuti in the upper Ucayali, Corydoras
cf. eques, which has been given
the CW number of CW043
and the other is captured alongside C.
zygatus and has been given the CorydorasWorld number
of CW007.
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: |
Horseman
Cory. |
| Synonyms: |
Osteogaster eques |
| Family: |
Callichthyidaemblycipitidae |
| Distribution: |
South
America: Brazil; Amazonas, Rio Amazonas at Codajas |
| Size:
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5.0cm (2ins) |
| Temp: |
24-26°C
(75-79°F) |
| p.H. |
6.0-7.2. |
| Reference: |
www.corydorasworld.com |
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