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Loxozonus Cory

Corydoras loxozonus

Also known as loxozonus corydoras, slant bar cory, diagonal stripe cory, loxozonus catfish, cory loxozonus, コリドラス・ロクソゾヌス, 斜带鼠鱼

A small armoured catfish with a pale tan body covered in fine dark spots and a bold dark band running diagonally from the dorsal fin down towards the tail base. It is kept for its lively, sociable behaviour and its habit of sifting the substrate in busy little groups.

Care at a glance

Care level

Easy

Temperament

Peaceful

Adult size

5 cm

Temperature

22 to 26 °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 and 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 triggered by a cooler water change. Captive spawning is achievable with well-conditioned adults, though fry need clean water and very fine foods.

Good to know

Use soft sand or smooth fine gravel to protect its barbels, and avoid copper-based medicines. It is easily confused with the similar Corydoras melanotaenia and other spotted Colombian species.