Corydoras
garbei Ihering, 1911
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Ian
Fuller (2) |
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| Relevant
Information: |
It is doubtful
that we will ever see the true species again, because of farming
and pollution, it is very rare in the hobby and it may even be extinct.
Very similar to C.
difluviatilis which
was the fish that hobbyists had in the 1980s and 90s which was mistaken
for C. garbei. 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. Remarks:
The
second thumbnail image may or may not be this species. |
| Common
Name: |
Honey
Corydoras |
| Synonyms: |
None |
| Family: |
Callichthyidaemblycipitidae |
| Distribution: |
South
America: Brazil; São Francisco River basin. Type
locality: Rio São Francisco, Est. da Bahia, Brazil. |
| Size:
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5.0cm (2ins) |
| Temp: |
22-25°C
(71-77°F) |
| p.H. |
6.0-7.2. |
| Reference: |
www.corydorasworld.com |
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