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Sychr's cory

Corydoras sychri

Also known as sychr's catfish, sychri cory, sychri corydoras, sychr's corydoras, corydoras sycri, c. sychri, コリドラス・シクリ, 西氏兵鲶

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A small armoured catfish with a pale body covered in dark spots and blotches, a dark band through the eye and a black-tipped dorsal fin. It is kept for its lively, social behaviour as it sifts the substrate in groups, and it suits calm community tanks with fine sand.

Care at a glance

Care level

Moderate

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, frozen bloodworm, daphnia and brine shrimp

Swims

Bottom of the tank

Lifespan

5 to 10 years

Water

Freshwater

Wild range

Peru and Colombia (upper Amazon tributaries, including Río Nanay and Putumayo region)

Breeding

Like other Corydoras it lays adhesive eggs on glass and plants after the typical T-position embrace, often triggered by a cool water change. It is bred only occasionally in captivity, and the fry need clean water and very fine foods.

Good to know

Mostly wild-caught, so imports may be delicate and need careful acclimatisation. It is easily confused with similar spotted species such as Corydoras ambiacus and C. reticulatus, and is sometimes sold under the wrong name.