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Axelrod's Corydoras

Corydoras axelrodi

Also known as axelrod's cory, axelrodi cory, axelrod cory, corydoras axelrodii, rio meta cory, コリドラス・アクセルロディ, 阿氏兵鲶

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A small, slim armoured catfish with a pale silvery body, a dark stripe running along the flank and a black bar through the eye. It is kept for its gentle nature and busy shoaling behaviour along the bottom of planted community tanks.

Care at a glance

Care level

Moderate

Temperament

Peaceful

Adult size

4 cm

Temperature

22 to 26 °C

pH

6 to 7.5

Smallest tank

54 litres

Keep as

Group of 6 or more

Diet

Omnivore: sinking pellets and wafers, bloodworm, daphnia, brine shrimp and other small live or frozen foods

Swims

Bottom of the tank

Lifespan

5 to 10 years

Water

Freshwater

Wild range

Colombia: upper Meta River basin (Orinoco drainage)

Breeding

It lays sticky eggs on glass, plants or decor after the typical Corydoras T-position courtship, often set off by a cool water change. It is bred in captivity but less often than common species, and the eggs and fry are best raised apart from the adults.

Good to know

Use soft sand or smooth fine gravel to protect the sensitive barbels, and keep the water clean. It is easily confused with similar striped species such as Corydoras loxozonus and C. habrosus in the trade.