Description
These long-lived catfish are best kept in groups in a large aquarium with a sandy substrate
The Fairy Cory is a pretty little species, ideally suited to smaller softwater aquaria. The substrate should consist of soft sand in order to protect the delicate barbel area, and plenty of shady hiding spots amongst bogwood and plants should be incorporated. As a sociable species, the Fairy Cory must be kept in groups of 5 or more. The aquarium must be well mature before this species is added and frequent partial water changes are a must, as they can be very sensitive to elevated nitrate levels. Suitable for housing with other small peaceful tankmates such as some of the smaller fish from the tetra, pencilfish and rasbora families. Corydoras have the ability to breathe air intestinally, so a small gap should be left between the surface of the water and the cover slides in order for the fish to come up to the surface and take air in. It may do this numerous times per day. Similar in appearance to Brochis sychri, which possesses a longer snout.
