Barbatus Corydoras (Scleromystax barbatus)

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Barbatus Corydoras

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Barbatus Corydoras

Scleromystax barbatus

208 Litres (55 US G.)

10.2-12.7cm (4-5 ")

sg

Freshwater

pH

5.5 - 7.0

16 -19 °C (60.8-66.2°F)

6-10 °d

2:3 M:F

Omnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods

15-25 years

Family

Callichthyidae





Additional names

Barbatus Corydoras, Banded Corydoras, Bearded Cory, Banded Cory

Additional scientific names

Corydoras barbatus, Callichthys barbatus, Corydoras eigenmanni


Tank compatibility[edit]

Very peaceful community fish. Will not intentionally bother tank inhabitants, however their bumbling about the tank may bother more delicate fish or other bottom dwellers. Are best kept in groups of 5-6 or more.

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