Corydoras gomezi
| Common Names: | Gomez's Corydoras |
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| Family: | Callichthyidae |
| Category: | Catfish_Bottom_Feeders |
| Distribution: | America - South; Colombia: Rio Amazonas, Rio Solimões near Leticia. |
| Main Ecosystem: | River; River |
| Temperament: | Peaceful; A very peaceful but somewhat shy fish. Like all Corydoras catfish it likes to be in groups. |
| Diet: | Ominvore; Ominvore |
| Care: | Feed with bottom feeder pellets and algae wafers. Live and frozen foods such as bloodworms are also relished. Provide a sandy bottom to prevent barbel erosion. Hiding places are appreciated. Corydoras gomezi will feed on the bottom of the tank eating uneaten food. Care must be taken that they receive enough food. |
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| Potential Size: | Male: 4.5cm (1.8") Female: 5cm (2") |
| Water Region: | Bottom; Bottom |
| Activity: | NonSpecific; Non Specific |
| Gender: | Females are larger and fatter. |
| Breeding: | Unkown. |
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| Comments: | A very nice and active fish but one that may fetch high prices. |
| Main Colours: | Black, White |
| Markings: | Striped And Spotted |
| Mouth: | Downturned |
| Tail: | Forked |
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| Image Credit: | ;Jonathan Swetnam |
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| Contributors: | sirbooks |
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