Corydoras napoensis (Corydoras Napoensis)

Corydoras napoensis (Corydoras Napoensis)

Description

The Corydoras Napoensis is a fish from the Callichthyidae family, originally from the Amazon region in South America. It measures about 5 cm in length and is characterized by its gray-brown color with black spots on the body and yellow pectoral fins.

The Corydoras Napoensis is a gregarious fish, that is to say that he likes to live in a group with other individuals of his species. It is suitable for freshwater life, with moderately acidic pH and a water temperature between 22 and 26 degrees Celsius.

Napoensis corydoras is an omnivorous fish, that is to say that it feeds on both plants and small animals. In its natural environment, it feeds mainly on algae, small crustaceans and insect larvae. In captivity, it can be nourished with omnivorous fish pellets, small pieces of white meat, frozen vegetables and live food such as vase worms.

Napoensis corydoras is a peaceful and not territorial fish, making it an excellent companion for other freshwater fish. It can be maintained in a community aquarium with other peaceful species, such as tetras, bearded and rasboras. However, it is important to provide sufficient space in the aquarium and ensure that nitrate and ammonium levels remain low to prevent diseases.

In general, Napoensis corydoras is a robust and easy to maintain fish. With adequate care, he can live up to 5 years or more in an appropriate environment.

Origin

Features

  • Adult size : 6 cm
  • Behaviour : Pleasant, gregarious
  • Food : Omnivorous

Water

  • Water type : Freshwater, hot
  • Temperature : 0 - 0 °C
  • pH : 0 - 0
  • Minimum aquarium capacity (in liters) :

Contribution

  • Created by : sunnmagic
  • Last update : 30/11/2022

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