Agassizii's cory - Corydoras agassizii

Food and feeding
Quality flake and pellets should be the staple diet of these fish. They will also accept shrimp pellets and a treat of blood worm or brine shrimp will be relished.

Origin
South America; they are to be found on the Amazon River basins in Brazil and Peru.

Sexing
Females tend to be larger than the males with a much more rounded body shape.

Breeding
Plenty of cooler water changes should induce the spawning. The male will dance around the female and she will create a basket for the eggs with her ventral fins. The eggs will de deposited around the tank, on plants or even the tank glass. The eggs should hatch after 5-6 days and the fry can be fed on Infusoria.

Lifespan
This Corydoras can live for up to 10 years, in the aquarium it is more likely to be 3-5 years.

Short description
As with all Corydoras, these fish need to be kept in small groups of at least 5 fish. They prefer a planted tank with plenty of hiding places. Only use a fine sand or smooth gravel for the substrate to prevent barbel damage.

Pictures
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