Sixray Corydoras (Aspidoras pauciradiatus)
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Sixray Corydoras
Sixray Corydoras
Aspidoras pauciradiatus
76 Litres (20 US G.)
2.5-3.6cm (1-1.4 ")
Freshwater
6.0 - 7.2
21.7-25°C (71 -77 °F)
3-12 °d
1:1 M:F
15-25 years
Family
Callichthyidae
Contents
Additional names
- Sixray Corydoras, False Corydoras
Sexing[edit]
- Mature females will be more full around the belly than more slender males.
Tank compatibility[edit]
- This fish should be kept in groups of at least 5-6 of its own kind. Due to it's need with regard to currents and its size it's best kept with peaceful mid to top-dwelling fish including White Cloud Mountain Minnows and Zebra Danios.
Diet[edit]
- Will be partial towards live/frozen foods such as daphnia and brine shrimp, may be weaned on to sinking omnivore pellets and wafers.
Feeding regime[edit]
- Feed once or twice a day.
Environment specifics[edit]
- Requires a well filtered and oxygenated tank and prefers a reasonable current. Does best in mature tanks. Décor should be fine sand, not sharp as this could damage their barbels, with hiding places in bogwood and rounded river rocks.
Behaviour[edit]
- A peaceful active bottom-dwelling fish that will behave much like Corydoras.
Identification[edit]
- Can be mistaken for Corydoras, but has a different shaped skull. It is quite elongated, similar to pygmy Corys, with a creamy white base colour covered in darker speckles and spots.
Pictures[edit]
External links[edit]
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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