Corydoras garbei (Black and white corydoras)
Description
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Corydoras Garbei is a fish from South America waters. It is a small fish, generally measuring between 4 and 5 cm in length. Corydoras Garbei has a flat and flattened body, with a brown-greenish color on top and a white or gray color on the belly. The upper part of his head is often darker than the rest of his body, and he has two barbels located on each side of his mouth.
Corydoras Garbei is a gregarious fish, which means that it tends to live in a group with other individuals of its species. It is also a peaceful fish and can cohabit with other species of peaceful fish in a community aquarium. Corydoras Garbei is a fish that needs a sufficient space to swim and move, and it is recommended to provide it with a medium -sized aquarium with plants and hiding places so that it can feel safe.
Regarding food, Corydoras Garbei is an omnivorous fish that feeds on both plants and small invertebrates. It is recommended to provide it with a varied diet including fish pellets, live or frozen foods such as artemias or worms, as well as plant foods such as lettuce leaves or cabbage leaves. Corydoras Garbei also needs good water quality to thrive, with a pH between 6.0 and 7.5 and a water temperature between 22 and 26 degrees Celsius.
In summary, Corydoras Garbei is a small and peaceful fish from South America. It is a gregarious fish that needs a medium -sized aquarium with enough space to swim and move. It is recommended to provide it with a varied diet including plant and animal foods, as well as good quality water so that it can prosper.
Origin
- FamilyCallichthyidae
- OriginAfrica, Asia
Characteristics
- Adult size4 cm
- BehaviourPleasant
- FoodHerbivore
Water parameters
- Water typeFreshwater, hot
- Temperature15 - 24 °C
- pH4 - 7
- Minimum aquarium capacity (in liters)40 L
