Corydoras
weitzmani Nijssen, 1971
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contributors to this species: |
| Ian
Fuller (3)
Mona Opland (3) Peru
Aquarium Group
(2) Yann Fulliquet (5) |
| ScotCat
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| Relevant
Information: |
This much sought after
cory was not available to the hobby before 2005 as it was rediscovered
that year by Tropical Fish exporters in Peru and since then has
been spawned regularly by fishkeepers, and as such the price of
individuals has come down dramatically. They will spawn as per other
species of this genera. For more information on breeding the various
species of Corydoras you can visit the Breeding
Article section of ScotCat. 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: |
Two saddle
corydoras |
| Synonyms: |
None |
| Family: |
Callichthyidaemblycipitidae |
| Distribution: |
South
America: Peru; Est, Cuzco, at Cuzco
(13°32’S, 71°57’W), Vilcanota river system. |
| Size:
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Males 5.0cm
(2ins) Females 5.5cm (2¼ins) |
| Temp: |
22-26°C
(71-79°F) |
| p.H. |
6.0-7.5. |
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