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Normal form |
Black form |
| Family: | Callichthyidae |
| Species: |
Corydoras schultzei |
| Common Name: |
Gold Flash Cory, Black Cory. |
| Size: | Up to 2.75 inches (7 cm). |
| Habitat: | SOUTH AMERICA: Colombia and Trinidad to La Plata River basin east of the Andes. |
| Min Tank Size: | 20 gallons (75 liters) or larger. |
| Min Shoal Size: | Best in groups of six or more. |
| Diet: | OMNIVORE: Sinking pellets or flakes. Supplement with live or frozen bloodworms or white or grindal worms.. |
| Behavior: | Very peaceful. |
| Water: | Temperature of 69 to 81°F (21 to 27°C), pH 6 to 8.0 5-19° dH. |
| Care: | Moderate to advanced. Water must be clean and well filtered. |
| Communities: | Excellent fish for peaceful, non-competitive aquariums or a species-only tank. Other corydoras, otos, rasboras, shrimp, or tetras would be good tank mates. |
| Suitability: | Some experience required. |
| Note: | Generally considered to be a synonym for Aeneas. Very common in hobby. Some have been line bred to produce a black version. |
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