Corydoras leucomelas (Corydoras Leucomelas)

Adult size6 cm
Temperature21 - 31 °C
Minimum aquarium capacity (in liters)50 L

Description

Corydoras Leucomelas is a Corydoras type fish, commonly known as Corydoras Panda because of its black and white color. The fish is about 5 cm long and has an elongated shape with a robust body and pointed pectoral fins.

Corydoras Panda is from the Amazon region in South America, where it lives in the calm and shallow waters of rivers and streams. The fish is omnivorous and feeds mainly on small invertebrates such as insects and molluscs it finds on the bottom of the water.

Corydoras Panda is a gregarious fish and likes to live in a group of several individuals. It is also peaceful and gets along well with other species of fish, making it an excellent choice for community aquariums. Fish is active during the day and likes to dig into the substrate to look for food and hide.

In aquarium, Corydoras Panda needs sufficient space to swim and a furniture substrate to dig. It also needs good filtration of water and a water temperature between 22 and 26 degrees Celsius. Fish is easy to nourish and can eat commercial food for freshwater fish, as well as cooked fruits and vegetables.

In conclusion, Corydoras Panda is an attractive and easy to maintain fish, making it a popular choice for community aquariums. Its distinctive color and gregarious behavior make it an interesting fish to observe in a well -balanced environment.

Origin

Characteristics

  • Adult size6 cm
  • BehaviourPleasant, gregarious
  • FoodOmnivorous

Water parameters

  • Water typeFreshwater, hot
  • Temperature21 - 31 °C
  • Minimum aquarium capacity (in liters)50 L

Data to check

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