Corydoras adolfoi

Common name Adolfo's cory Picture of Corydoras adolfoi

Photos © Sean Evans

Scientific name Corydoras adolfoi

Synonyms

Size Up to 2" (5cm)

Origin South America (Brazil)

Tank setup Planted community tank, soft sandy substrate ideal, or smooth rounded gravel.

Compatibility A peaceful community fish. Like other Corydoras species, it is best kept in a group of its own kind.

Temperature 22-26^oC (72-79^oF)

Water chemistry Fairly soft, slightly acidic to around neutral (pH 6.5-7.2)

Feeding Omnivore: Will usually take sinking granular foods, etc, but prefers live and frozen foods.

Sexing Females are slightly larger and more robust in shape.

Breeding This species has been spawned in typical Corydoras fashion, though it does not seem to be bred in captivity that often.

Comments An attractive species which is not seen for sale that often and may be a little more expensive than more common Corydoras. There are a number of similar species imported occasionally.

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This website was last updated on 18th January 2008

Common name	Adolfo's cory	`Photos © Sean Evans`
Scientific name	Corydoras adolfoi
Synonyms
Size	Up to 2" (5cm)
Origin	South America (Brazil)
Tank setup	Planted community tank, soft sandy substrate ideal, or smooth rounded gravel.
Compatibility	A peaceful community fish. Like other Corydoras species, it is best kept in a group of its own kind.
Temperature	22-26^oC (72-79^oF)
Water chemistry	Fairly soft, slightly acidic to around neutral (pH 6.5-7.2)
Feeding	Omnivore: Will usually take sinking granular foods, etc, but prefers live and frozen foods.
Sexing	Females are slightly larger and more robust in shape.
Breeding	This species has been spawned in typical Corydoras fashion, though it does not seem to be bred in captivity that often.
Comments	An attractive species which is not seen for sale that often and may be a little more expensive than more common Corydoras. There are a number of similar species imported occasionally.