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. |