Concolor cory - Corydoras concolor

Food and feeding
The staple diet of this fish should be quality flake and algae wafers, or sinking pellets. Include in the diet weekly treats of blood worm or brine shrimp.

Origin
South America, they are most widely reported to inhabit the Rio Parguaza in Venezuela.

Sexing
The females are plumper and wider, the males have a taller dorsal fin.

Breeding
Concolor cories prefer soft, acidic water in which to breed. The female will lay her eggs on a flat surface ready for incubation. These should hatch after 4-5 days and the fry can be fed on Infusoria or newly hatched brine shrimp.

Lifespan
The expected life span is 5 years.

Short description
If given the correct care, these are a very hardy species of Corydoras. They prefer to have hiding places in the tank, this will help them settle in quicker, and they should be kept in groups of at least 6 fish. Open swimming spaces are also required to keep these fish happy.

Pictures
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