(Other members of the genus Corydoras)

ADULT SIZE: 7 cm

WATER CONDITIONS: Not critical

TEMPERATURE RANGE: 24-28 C

FOOD: Feed Corydoras aeneus small live-foods and fine grade dried foods

DISTRIBUTION: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, French Guiana, Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Surinam, Venezuela

AQUARIUM CARE: Like all corycats, does best in a small shoal of 6+ individuals. An easy species ideal for the community aquarium. This species has a wide distribution in southern America. This catfish will eat most live and dry foods, but is particularly fond of worms and small crustaceans.

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