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Geoffroy's Cory

Corydoras geoffroy

Also known as geoffroy's corydoras, geoffrey's corydora, geoffrey's cory, wolf cory, corydoras octocirrus, octocirrus cory, geoffroyi cory, コリドラス・ジョフロイ, 杰弗鼠鱼

A fairly large, longish-snouted cory with a pale greyish to tan body covered in dark spots and blotches, often forming broken bands along the flanks. It is the type species of the whole Corydoras genus, so specialist catfish keepers prize it for its history as well as its active, sociable shoaling on the substrate.

Care at a glance

Care level

Moderate

Temperament

Peaceful

Adult size

6 cm

Temperature

22 to 26 °C

pH

6 to 7.5

Smallest tank

100 litres

Keep as

Group of 6 or more

Diet

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

Swims

Bottom of the tank

Lifespan

5 to 10 years

Water

Freshwater

Wild range

Coastal rivers of Suriname and French Guiana

Breeding

It lays sticky eggs on glass, plants or decor in the typical Corydoras T-position after cool water changes. Captive spawnings are rarely reported, mostly because the fish is seldom available, so breeding it is a challenge for experienced keepers.

Good to know

Rarely exported, and fish sold under this name are often other spotted long-snouted cories, so check identity carefully. Corydoras octocirrus is now treated as a synonym of this species. Use soft sand so the barbels are not damaged.