Pretty corydoras (Corydoras pulcher)

Scientific name: Corydoras pulcher Isbr?cker & Nijssen, 1973

Pretty corydoras (Corydoras pulcher)

The Pretty corydoras (Corydoras pulcher) is a freshwater fish of the family Callichthyidae that grows to about 5 cm (2 in). It is easy to keep and peaceful, suits community aquariums and needs a tank of at least 75 L (20 US gal), water at 22–26°C (72–79°F) and a pH of 6.0–8.0. Native range: South America, Purus River basin in Brazil.

Pretty corydoras care at a glance

Care level
Easy
Temperament
Peaceful
Community tank
Good
Adult size
5 cm (2 in)
Minimum tank
75 L (20 US gal)
Temperature
22–26°C (72–79°F)
pH
6.0–8.0
Hardness
2–25 dGH (36–446 ppm)
Diet
Omnivore. Accepts flakes.

Species facts

Scientific name
Corydoras pulcher
Family
Callichthyidae (Callichthyid armored catfishes)
Order
Siluriformes (Catfish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
5.0
Environment
Freshwater;; pH range: 6.0 - 8.0; dH range: 2 - 25 demersal
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
South America: Purus River basin in Brazil.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Fisheries: of no interest; aquarium: commercial
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

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Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0. Aquarium care parameters compiled, checked and converted to metric and imperial units by Guppies.za.net.

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