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Corydoras and Calictids

Axelrodi Corydoras

Corydoras axelrodi

Key facts

  • Temperature22–26 °C
  • pH6–7.5
  • Minimum tank60 l
  • Adult size5 cm
  • Difficulty★★☆☆☆
  • Lives in a groupof 6 or more
  • TemperamentPeaceful
  • WaterFresh

Full profile

Family
Callichthyidae
Origin
Meta River (Colombia)
Size
5 cm
Temperature
22 – 26°C
pH
6.0 – 7.5
GH
2 – 12 °dGH
Difficulty
★★☆☆☆
Water type
tropical freshwater
Swimming level
bottom
Behavior
peaceful
Minimum number of individuals
6
Minimum aquarium size
60 L
Diet
omnivore
Reproduction
oviparous

Notes: Thin dark lines along the body with pinkish highlights. Rarely found in stores but easy to care for.

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