| Family: | Callichthyidae |
| Species: |
Corydoras septentrionalis |
| Common Name: |
Northern Longnose Cory |
| Size: | Up to 2.4 inches (6.0 cm) |
| Habitat: | SOUTH AMERICA: Orinoco River Basin, Columbia and Venezuela. |
| Min Tank Size: | 20 gallons (75 liters) or larger. |
| Min Shoal Size: | Best in groups of six or more. |
| Diet: | Mostly Carnivorous. Sinking pellets or flakes. Supplement with live or frozen bloodworms or white or grindal worms. |
| Behavior: | Peaceful, shy. |
| Water: | Temperature of 68 to 79°F (20 to 25°C), pH 6.0 to 7.5, 2-20° dH |
| Care: | Moderate to advanced. Sensitive to water conditions use good maintenance habits as needed with all fish. |
| Communities: | Excellent fish for peaceful, non-competitive aquariums or a species-only tank. Other corydoras, otos, rasboras, shrimp, or characins would be good tank mates. Could co-exist with dwarf cichlids, but would compete for same tank space. |
| Suitability: | Some experience required. |
| Note: | As the name suggests, it has a longer nose than most corydoras. Like most corydoras, needs a sand or fine gravel substrate. |
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