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False Network Catfish

Corydoras sodalis

Also known as false network cory, sodalis cory, sodalis corydoras, network cory, reticulated cory, false reticulated cory, corydoras sodalis, コリドラス・ソダリス, 网纹鼠鱼

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A small armoured catfish with a pale body covered in a dark net-like pattern and a dark blotch on the dorsal fin. It is kept for its busy, sociable behaviour as it sifts the substrate in groups, and it suits planted community tanks.

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, wafers, frozen bloodworm, brine shrimp and daphnia

Swims

Bottom of the tank

Lifespan

5 to 10 years

Water

Freshwater

Wild range

Upper Amazon basin in Peru, Colombia and Brazil

Breeding

It lays sticky eggs on glass and plants after the typical T-position spawning, often triggered by a cooler water change. Breeding is occasionally achieved in captivity and the fry are raised on microworms and baby brine shrimp.

Good to know

It is very often confused with Corydoras reticulatus, which is near identical but differs in subtle body markings. Use soft sand so the barbels are not damaged.