Size
Reaches a maximum size of 4 inches.
Physical Characteristics and Behavior
The males are darker than the females and have a lot of black patterns on their faces and upper bodies. They also have a row of bristles down the length of their “cheeks,” which are the covers for their gills. Males can be distinguished, even as juveniles, by their significantly longer pectoral fins. They have transparent fins with black spots and a white underside. Females look like enormous Pepper Corys.
Keeping as Pet
- Ideal Aquarium Tank Sizes
Since the Corydoras is a schooling fish, your aquarium tank must include at least 5 of them. These tiny fish fit well in a 20-gallon tank. But I advise obtaining a bigger tank if you want to keep more than 5 of them. Bigger is better, obviously.
- Diet
Corydoras are omnivores, meaning they will consume both meat and plants when fed. They can be fed earthworms, brine shrimp, or freeze-dried bloodworms. Additionally, you might serve them vegetables like zucchini or spinach.would advise feeding them two or three times daily. And that’s basically it! You may easily take care of your Banded Corydoras according to some basic rules. Enjoy the fish you got!
- Tank Mates
A calm aquarium is an excellent place for Corydoras Catfish because of their modest size and calm temperament. By searching through the substrate for food, they will also aid in cleaning it.
Other excellent options for tank companions include: Guppies, Mollies, Platies, Swordtails, Danios, Tetras and Barbs.
- Water Conditions
The banded corydoras needs water that is between 68 degrees Fahrenheit (20 degrees Celsius) to 82 degrees Fahrenheit (28 degrees Celsius) in temperature, with a pH of 6.0 to 8.0.
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