An attractively marked and somewhat uncommon Corydoras from the Orinoco Basin, the Spotted Shortnose Cory is a peaceful shoaling fish often found in large groups in the wild. In the aquarium they are hardy and undemanding, an excellent and active bottom-dweller An attractively marked and somewhat uncommon Corydoras from the Orinoco Basin, the Spotted Shortnose Cory is a peaceful shoaling fish often found in large groups in the wild. In the aquarium they are hardy and undemanding, an excellent and active bottom-dweller for most community tanks. Like most Corydoras they should be kept in groups of at least five fish.
Spotted Shortnose Cory (Corydoras brevirostris) – Group of 5 Fish
Origin: Wild Colombia
Locale: Rio Orinoco
Diet: Insects, invertebrates, most sinking frozen & prepared feeds
Adult Size: 2.25″
Recommended Tank Size: 30 gallons
Compatibility: Peaceful, excellent community fish
Preferred Water Parameters
pH: 6.0 – 7.5
Temp: 78-82F
Ammonia: 0ppm
Nitrite: 0ppm
Nitrate: <30pp