Adolfo's Corydoras (Corydoras adolfoi) is a peaceful, social bottom-dwelling catfish for a mature freshwater aquarium.

Overview

• Scientific name: Corydoras adolfoi
• Group: Catfish
• Temperament: Generally peaceful when kept with suitable companions

Aquarium and water conditions

• Temperature: 22–27°C as a group guide; check the needs of your particular stock
• pH: 6.0–8.0
• Hardness: 4–18 dGH as a group guide
• Setup: Filtered aquarium with smooth sand, cover and open bottom space; avoid sharp substrate
• Tank size: Plan for a proper social group at adult size

Behaviour and compatibility

Keep a group of its own kind, with peaceful fish that share its water needs. Feed the bottom dwellers directly; they should not depend on scraps from other fish.

Diet

Offer quality sinking catfish food plus appropriately sized frozen or live foods. Feed measured portions and avoid leftover food accumulating in the substrate.

Care notes

Maintain stable water, zero ammonia and nitrite, and regular testing and partial water changes. Acclimate new fish gradually. Confirm any species-specific water needs before adding them to an established community.

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