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Narcissus Cory

Corydoras narcissus

Also known as narcissus corydoras, long-nosed arched cory, narcissus catfish, cw cory, corydoras narcisus, コリドラス・ナルキッスス, 水仙鼠

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A fairly large long-snouted cory with a pale silvery body. A dark band runs along the back and upper flank, much like the arched cory but stretched along the body. Keepers like it for its unusual long-nosed look and its calm, sociable habits as it sifts the substrate in groups.

Care at a glance

Care level

Moderate

Temperament

Peaceful

Adult size

6.5 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, bloodworm, brine shrimp, daphnia, small worms

Swims

Bottom of the tank

Lifespan

8 to 15 years

Water

Freshwater

Wild range

Brazil: Purus River basin, upper Amazon

Breeding

It scatters adhesive eggs on glass and plants in the usual cory T-position, often after a cool water change. It is rarely bred in home aquariums, and most fish sold are wild caught.

Good to know

Use soft sand so the long snout and barbels are not damaged. It is often confused with C. arcuatus and long-snouted relatives such as C. sp. CW Super Arcuatus, so check the stock carefully when buying.