Corydoras similis

Common Names:

Corydoras sp. "Violet"
Smudge Spot Cory

Synonyms:

Family:

Callichthyidae

Category:

Catfish_Bottom_Feeders

Distribution:

America - South; South America.

Main Ecosystem:

River; River

Temperament:

Schooling; Peaceful, schooling.

Diet:

Ominvore; Ominvore

Care:

Feed with sinking flakes, pellets or freeze dried food. Not hard to keep. A small, smooth substrate is required with a few caves for hiding.

pH:

6.5 - 7.5

Temperature:

20°C - 26°C

68°F - 79°F

Hardness:

2 dH - 25 dH

Potential Size:

Male: 5.5cm (2.2")
Female: 6cm (2.4")

Water Region:

Bottom; Bottom

Activity:

Diurnal; Diurnal

Gender:

Mature females are larger than males.

Breeding:

Not easy. A ratio of two females to each male helps. The simultaneous addition of freshwater and reduction in temperature can often instigate breeding. Corydoras usually breed in the early morning or evening. The eggs are held in the pelvic fins of the female until she can find a spot to place the eggs.<br>To initiate breeding, remove around 70-80% of the water. Slowly add fresh water back into the tank over the next few hours, but at a reduced temperature of about 21°C. A watering can is excell

Variants:

Comments:

Easy to keep but rare in Australia and hence expensive.

Main Colours:

Brown, Black, Blue

Markings:

Spots Small

Mouth:

Downturned

Tail:

Concave

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