False Cory (Brachyrhamdia imitator)

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False Cory

Brachyrhamdia imitator

76 Litres (20 US G.)

6.4-7.6cm (2.5-3 ")

sg

Freshwater

pH

6.0 - 7.5

20-23.9°C (68 -75 °F)

5-18 °d

1:1 M:F

Omnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods

3-6 years

Family

Heptapteridae





Additional names

False Corydoras

Additional scientific names

Pimelodella imitator


Origin[edit]

South America: Caño de Quiribana near Caicara, Venezuela.


Identification[edit]

Has very similar body shape and markings to Corydoras melanistius but has much longer barbels than Corydoras.

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