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Harald Schultz's Corydoras

Corydoras haraldschultzi

Also known as harald schultz cory, haraldschultzi cory, harald schultz's cory, schultz's cory, corydoras haraldschultzi, コリドラス・ハラルドシュルツィ, 哈拉德舒尔茨鼠鱼

A fairly large, long-snouted cory with a pale body covered in dark spots and a reticulated pattern on the head, often with orange tints around the fins. It is kept for its striking looks and calm, social bottom-dwelling habits in community tanks with soft sand.

Care at a glance

Care level

Moderate

Temperament

Peaceful

Adult size

6.5 cm

Temperature

24 to 28 °C

pH

6 to 7.5

Smallest tank

100 litres

Keep as

Group of 6 or more

Diet

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

Swims

Bottom of the tank

Lifespan

10 to 15 years

Water

Freshwater

Wild range

Brazil: upper Rio Guaporé and Rio Mamoré drainages (Madeira basin), possibly Bolivia

Breeding

It spawns in the typical cory manner, with females placing adhesive eggs on glass or plants after a T-position embrace, often triggered by cooler water changes. Captive breeding is achieved but less often than with common corys, and fry need clean water and fine foods.

Good to know

Often confused with Corydoras sterbai, which has a shorter snout and bright orange pectoral spines, and with other long-nosed spotted species. Needs fine sand and clean water to protect its barbels.