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Garbe's Cory

Corydoras garbei

Also known as garbe's corydoras, garbei cory, brochis garbei, garbe cory, cw 147, コリドラス・ガルベイ, 加贝鼠鱼

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A small, rarely seen cory with a pale body covered in fine dark spots and a dusky patch on the dorsal fin. It is kept by catfish enthusiasts for its lively shoaling behaviour and its status as an unusual species from eastern Brazil. Recent taxonomic work moved many corys into Brochis, so it may be labelled Brochis garbei.

Care at a glance

Care level

Moderate

Temperament

Peaceful

Adult size

3.5 cm

Temperature

22 to 27 °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

Brazil: lower and middle Rio São Francisco basin and coastal rivers of Bahia

Breeding

An egg scatterer that lays adhesive eggs on glass and plants in typical cory T-position fashion, often triggered by cool water changes. It has been bred in home aquariums but is not as prolific or regularly bred as common corys.

Good to know

Needs a fine sand substrate to protect its barbels and should not be kept with large or aggressive fish. Wild stock is uncommon and may be mislabelled, so check identification when buying.