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Bond's cory

Corydoras bondi

Also known as bondi cory, bond's corydoras, bondi corydoras, corydoras bondii, spotted line cory, コリドラス・ボンディ, 邦迪鼠鱼

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A small armoured catfish with a pale body marked by rows of dark spots and a dark line running along the flank. It is kept as a hardy, sociable bottom dweller that busily sifts sand for scraps in peaceful community tanks.

Care at a glance

Care level

Easy

Temperament

Peaceful

Adult size

4.5 cm

Temperature

22 to 27 °C

pH

6 to 7.5

Smallest tank

60 litres

Keep as

Group of 6 or more

Diet

Omnivore: sinking pellets and wafers, bloodworm, brine shrimp, daphnia

Swims

Bottom of the tank

Lifespan

5 to 10 years

Water

Freshwater

Wild range

Venezuela, Guyana and Suriname (Orinoco and coastal Guiana drainages)

Breeding

Like most corydoras it lays sticky eggs on glass or plants after the classic T-position embrace, often triggered by a cool water change. Spawning is fairly achievable in captivity, though adults will eat eggs unless they are removed.

Good to know

Use soft sand and keep the substrate clean, as sharp or dirty gravel damages the barbels. Often confused with similar spotted species such as Corydoras sp. and C. leopardus in the trade.