Information on Cory

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Corydoras paleatus (Peppered Cory)
Class: Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes)
Order: Siluriformes (catfishes)
Family: Callichthyidae
Scientific Name: Corydoras paleatus
Other Scientific Name(s): Callichthys paleatus, Corydoras maculatus, Corydoras marmoratus, Corydoras punctatus argentina, Corydoras microcephalus, Silurus quadricostatus, Silurus septemradiatus
Common Name: Peppered Cory
Other Common Names: Peppered corydoras
Distribution: South America: southern Brazil to Argentina.
Diet: Omnivorous. Small aquatic invertebrates, either live or frozen, as well as flake and sinking tablet foods; also include some green foods.
Temperament: This fish is a very popular catfish used in a variety of community aquariums.
Sexing:
Breeding: The species is usually bred in a specially setup tank using a pair, or two males per female. At 73 F, eggs will hatch in about five days. Once the yolk sac is absorbed, feed newly hatched brine shrimp.
Special Care:
Other Comments: These are bottom feeders and use their "whiskers" to move gravel and sand on the bottom to find food. They also will go to the water line for a gulp of air periodically. These fish like to be kept in groups of about 4 or more.

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Corydoras punctatus (Spotted Cory)
Class: Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes)
Order: Siluriformes (catfishes)
Family: Callichthyidae
Scientific Name: Corydoras punctatus
Other Scientific Name(s): Cataphractus punctatus
Common Name: Spotted Cory
Other Common Names: Spotfin corydoras
Distribution: Oceania: south-central New Guinea and Australia. Asia: Indonesia (Ref. 2847).
Diet: Live blood worms, glass worms, brine shrimp, tubifex worms, crustaceans and invertebrates. Frozen blood worms, plankton, beef heart, brine shrimp and glass worms. On occasion tablet foods also accepted
Temperament: A peaceful and schooling fish that is recommended for any community aquarium
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Breeding: The female is larger than the male
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Corydoras barbatus (Giant Cory)
Class: Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes)
Order: Siluriformes (catfishes)
Family: Callichthyidae
Scientific Name: Corydoras barbatus
Other Scientific Name(s): Callichthys barbatus, Corydoras eigenmanni, Corydoras kronei
Common Name: Giant Cory
Other Common Names: Banded corydoras
Distribution: Northwest Pacific: northern Japan, the Yellow Sea, and the Gulf of Po-Hai.
Diet: Omnivorous. Small aquatic invertebrates such as Cyclops, Tubifex, and Daphnia, either live or frozen; supplement with flake and tablet foods.
Temperament: This fish is suitable for the mature community aquarium.
Sexing:
Breeding: Egg-depositor. Pairs will often spawn in a community tank, either on the glass or on leaves. The eggs can be removed for hatching in a separate tank.
Special Care:
Other Comments: These are bottom feeders and use their "whiskers" to move gravel and sand on the bottom to find food. They also will go to the water line for a gulp of air periodically.

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Corydoras schwartzi (Schwartzs Cory)
Class: Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes)
Order: Siluriformes (catfishes)
Family: Callichthyidae
Scientific Name: Corydoras schwartzi
Common Name: Schwartzs Cory
Distribution: South America.

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Corydoras adolfoi (Adolfos Cory)
Class: Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes)
Order: Siluriformes (catfishes)
Family: Callichthyidae
Scientific Name: Corydoras adolfoi
Common Name: Adolfos Cory
Distribution: South America: Brazil.
Diet: Anything that sinks to the bottom!
Temperament: Peaceful. Must be kept in groups of 3 or more.
Sexing:
Breeding: Typical Egg-Scatterer.
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Other Comments: If it's requirements can be met, it is a GREAT Community fish

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Corydoras habrosus (Rio Salinas Cory)
Class: Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes)
Order: Siluriformes (catfishes)
Family: Callichthyidae
Scientific Name: Corydoras habrosus
Common Name: Rio Salinas Cory
Distribution: South America.

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Corydoras trilineatus (Three-Line cory)
Class: Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes)
Order: Siluriformes (catfishes)
Family: Callichthyidae
Scientific Name: Corydoras trilineatus
Other Scientific Name(s): Corydoras episcopi, Corydoras dubius
Common Name: Three-Line cory
Other Common Names: Threestripe corydoras
Distribution: Oceania: south-central New Guinea and Australia. Asia: Indonesia (Ref. 2847).
Diet: This Cory will eat sinking pellets, some flake foods, and will eat algae in your tank as well.
Temperament: Very peaceful. Can get along with most anything, as long as that anything won't eat it.
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Other Comments: This Cory, I believe, is also called the Julli Cory. I have one of these in a 5.5 gallon with 2 other Corys and other top-dwelling fish. It is very peaceful to other fish and is a charming addition to any community tank.

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Corydoras hastatus (Dwarf Cory)
Class: Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes)
Order: Siluriformes (catfishes)
Family: Callichthyidae
Scientific Name: Corydoras hastatus
Other Scientific Name(s): Corydoras australe
Common Name: Dwarf Cory
Other Common Names: Dwarf corydoras
Distribution: Oceania: south-central New Guinea and Australia. Asia: Indonesia (Ref. 2847).

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Corydoras steindachneri (Steindachners Cory)
Class: Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes)
Order: Siluriformes (catfishes)
Family: Callichthyidae
Scientific Name: Corydoras steindachneri
Common Name: Steindachners Cory
Other Common Names: Paraná corydoras
Distribution: Oceania: south-central New Guinea and Australia. Asia: Indonesia (Ref. 2847).

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Corydoras sterbai (Sterba's Cory)
Class: Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes)
Order: Siluriformes (catfishes)
Family: Callichthyidae
Scientific Name: Corydoras sterbai
Common Name: Sterba's Cory
Distribution: South America: Brazil and Bolivia.

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Corydoras virginiae (Miguelito Cory)
Class: Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes)
Order: Siluriformes (catfishes)
Family: Callichthyidae
Scientific Name: Corydoras virginiae
Common Name: Miguelito Cory
Distribution: South America: Peru.

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Corydoras arcuatus (Skunk Cory)
Class: Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes)
Order: Siluriformes (catfishes)
Family: Callichthyidae
Scientific Name: Corydoras arcuatus
Common Name: Skunk Cory
Other Common Names: Skunk corydoras
Distribution: Northwest Pacific: northern Japan, the Yellow Sea, and the Gulf of Po-Hai.
Diet: Omnivorous. Small aquatic invertebrates, either live or frozen, as well as flake and sinking tablet foods; also include some green foods.
Temperament: This fish is a very popular catfish used in a variety of community aquariums. These fish like to be kept in groups of about 4 or more.
Sexing:
Breeding: The species is usually bred in a specially setup tank using a pair, or two males per female. At 73 F, eggs will hatch in about five days. Once the yolk sac is absorbed, feed newly hatched brine shrimp.
Special Care:
Other Comments: These are bottom feeders and use their "whiskers" to move gravel and sand on the bottom to find food. They also will go to the water line for a gulp of air periodically.

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Corydoras metae (Bandit Cory)
Class: Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes)
Order: Siluriformes (catfishes)
Family: Callichthyidae
Scientific Name: Corydoras metae
Common Name: Bandit Cory
Other Common Names: Masked corydoras
Distribution: Oceania: south-central New Guinea and Australia. Asia: Indonesia (Ref. 2847).

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Corydoras elegans (Elegant Cory)
Class: Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes)
Order: Siluriformes (catfishes)
Family: Callichthyidae
Scientific Name: Corydoras elegans
Other Scientific Name(s): Corydoras pestai
Common Name: Elegant Cory
Other Common Names: Elegant corydoras
Distribution: Northwest Pacific: northern Japan, the Yellow Sea, and the Gulf of Po-Hai.

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Corydoras aeneus (Bronze/Abino Cory)
Class: Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes)
Order: Siluriformes (catfishes)
Family: Callichthyidae
Scientific Name: Corydoras aeneus
Other Scientific Name(s): Hoplosoma aeneum, Callichthys aeneus, Corydoras aeheus, Corydoras microps, Corydoras venezuelanus, Corydoras macrosteus, Corydoras schultzei
Common Name: Bronze/Abino Cory
Distribution: South America: Colombia and Trinidad to La Plata River basin east of the Andes
Diet: Omnivorous. Small aquatic invertebrates, either live or frozen, as well as flake and sinking tablet foods; also include some green foods.
Temperament: This fish is a very popular catfish used in a variety of community aquariums. These fish like to be kept in groups of about 4 or more.
Sexing:
Breeding: The species is usually bred in a specially setup tank using a pair, or two males per female. At 73 F, eggs will hatch in about five days. Once the yolk sac is absorbed, feed newly hatched brine shrimp.
Special Care:
Other Comments: These are bottom feeders and use their "whiskers" to move gravel and sand on the bottom to find food. They also will go to the water line for a gulp of air periodically.

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Corydoras sodalis (False Network Cory)
Class: Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes)
Order: Siluriformes (catfishes)
Family: Callichthyidae
Scientific Name: Corydoras sodalis
Common Name: False Network Cory
Distribution: South America.

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Corydoras concolor (Concolor Cory)
Class: Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes)
Order: Siluriformes (catfishes)
Family: Callichthyidae
Scientific Name: Corydoras concolor
Common Name: Concolor Cory
Distribution: South America: Orinoco River basin.
Diet: Any variety of sinking foods; provide a well-balanced diet that includes some vegetable matter
Temperament: Very peaceful. Excellent community fish. Keep them in groups of 3 or larger. They will socialize with other species of cory, especially those of similar size or coloration.
Sexing:
Breeding: Egg scatterers. Set up a breeding tank without any other fish with a sandy substrate. Put in 1-3 males and 1 female. Eggs hatch in 4-6 days, feed small foods like daphnia or newly hatched brine shrimp
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