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Fish Database: Salt and Pepper Catfish - Corydoras habrosus

Aquarium requirements

Aquarium suitability: 3/5
Sociability rating: 9/10
Area of tank: Bottom
Aquarium water conditions: 6-8, vs,s,m,h
Temperature: 22 - 26C
Feeding: Bottom feeder, scavenger; Sinking, live, frozen foods
Minimum tank size: 45cm
Min / Max number in tank: Min 4

Fish fact file

Family: Callichthyidae (Callichthyid armored catfishes)
Synonyms:
Other common names: Rio Salinas Cory, Dainty Corydoras
Origin: South America; Venezuela, Upper Orinoco River basin
Natural habitat: Gently flowing streams
Size: 3cm
Behavior: Peaceful and shoaling
Breeding: Egglayer, young can be raised with parent fish. Water changes with soft water may induce spawning
Natural water conditions: pH 6-8, very soft to medium
Sexing: Males are slimmer

Fish code No.0507

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There are a few species of dwarf or pygmy Corydoras that are very similar in appearance, making exact identification difficult. The blotchy patterning does vary between individuals. C. habrosus is a delicate fish which may not be ideal for beginners and should be kept with the utmost care (the name 'habrosus' actually means soft or delicate). Health problems can arise after transport or through incorrect feeding. Tiny foods such as cyclops and daphnia are particularly recommended both as part of the diet and in order to maintain health after transport or other stress factors. Despite its delicate nature, C. habrosus is tolerant and adaptable to a wide range of water conditions although soft to medium water is preferred.

C. habrosus will often rest in motionless positions and this behaivor along with their small size can make them an easy target for other fish to pick on. Even some peaceful, yet mischievous, fish may not make ideal tankmates. Ideally, these fish are suited to communities of small, very peaceful, and/or delicate fish.

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