Corydoras hastatus (Silver dwarf corydoras)

One of the smallest Corydoras, he likes to swim in the water. He lives in a group of at least 6, and is perfectly suited to the community aquarium of Tetra.

Corydoras Hastatus is a freshwater fish belonging to the Callichthyidae family. He is also known as Corydoras striatus or Corydoras Paleatus. This fish is native to the fresh and shallow waters of South America, notably Brazil and Colombia.

Corydoras Hastatus is a medium -sized fish, generally measuring between 4 and 5 centimeters in length. Her dress is generally gray-argentic with black vertical stripes along the body. He also has a black band that crosses his eyes and ends on the pectoral fins. The caudal and anal fins are white with black spots.

Corydoras Hastatus is a gregarious fish and likes to live in a group in nature. In an aquarium, it is recommended to maintain at least 6 individuals together so that they feel good. They appreciate well planted aquariums with hiding places and calm areas to rest. They are also known to be effective cleaners because they feed on all the organic waste present in the aquarium.

Corydoras Hastatus is an omnivorous fish and feeds on small crustaceans, insects and aquatic plants in the wild. In an aquarium, they appreciate a varied diet composed of pellets for fish, frozen vegetables and vase worms. It is important to provide them with a nutrient -rich diet to maintain their health and good shape.

In general, Corydoras Hastatus is a peaceful and easy -to -keep fish in aquarium. They are very popular with beginners and experienced aquariophiles, thanks to their kind behavior and their ease of maintenance.

The female is larger and large.