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    Common Name:     Cory Catfish
    Scientific Name:     Corydoras virginae






    Temperature
    		 pH Range
    		 Hardness (dH)
    		 Max. Size
    		 Min. Tank Size
    		 Swim Area
    77F - 82F 7.0 4-18 dH 3 inches 55 gallons Bottom

    Description:
    Very docile catfish and are great in groups of 5 or more. From the northern South American and southern Central American regions in smaller streams and rivers. They get their name from the Greek words Kory (helmet) and Doras (skin). Corys are great bottom feeders that will sift through the substrate for food. It is recommended to have finer substrate because of the barbels at the end of their snout. There are over 150 different species of corydoras.
    Origin:
    South America
    Life Span:
    10 Years or more
    Diet:
    Omnivore
    Additional Diet Information:
    Flakes, bloodworms, tubifex worms, sinking discs and shrimp pellets.
    Gender Difference:
    Monomorphic
    Breeding:
    Unknown
    Temperament/Social Behavior:
    Peaceful, Gregarious, Tolerant
    Availability:
    Easily Obtained
    Tags: Catfish & other Bottom Dwellers
    • fshfrk
      #1
      fshfrk commented
      02-17-2010, 11:09 PM
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      great job!
    • Numero111
      #2
      Numero111 commented
      12-24-2011, 02:18 PM
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      great but i would have to say 30 gallons min
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