| Family: | Callichthyidae |
| Species: |
Corydoras tukano |
| Common Name: |
C064, Asher Cory, Bumblebee Cory |
| Size: | Up to 1.8 inches (4.5 cm) |
| Habitat: | SOUTH AMERICA: Brazil, Rio Tiquié, upper Rio Negro basin. |
| 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 71 to 77°F (21 to 25°C), pH 6.0 to 7.6, 2-25° 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 tetras would be good tank mates. |
| Suitability: | Some experience required. |
| Note: | Very similar in appearance to C. Reynoldsi and when first imported was called that. |
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