Barbatus Corydoras (Scleromystax barbatus)
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Barbatus Corydoras
Scleromystax barbatus
208 Litres (55 US G.)
10.2-12.7cm (4-5 ")
Freshwater
5.5 - 7.0
16 -19 °C (60.8-66.2°F)
6-10 °d
2:3 M:F
15-25 years
Family
Callichthyidae
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Contents
Additional names
- Barbatus Corydoras, Banded Corydoras, Bearded Cory, Banded Cory
Additional scientific names
- Corydoras barbatus, Callichthys barbatus, Corydoras eigenmanni
Origin
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Sexing
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Tank compatibility
- Very peaceful community fish. Will not intentionally bother tank inhabitants, however their bumbling about the tank may bother more delicate fish or other bottom dwellers. Are best kept in groups of 5-6 or more.
Diet
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Feeding regime
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Environment Specifics
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Behaviour
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Identification
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Pictures
External links
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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