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Bandit Corydoras
Corydoras metae
Family: Callichthyidae
The bandit corydoras is named for its distinctive black mask across the eyes and a black patch at the dorsal fin base, giving it a masked outlaw appearance. It is a peaceful, active species that thrives in soft, slightly acidic water.
Keeping this species
- diet
- Omnivore – sinking pellets, bloodworms, wafers
- lifespan
- 5–8 years
- max size
- 5 cm (2 in)
- tank size
- 15 gallons minimum
- school size
- 6+
- temperament
- Peaceful, schooling
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Water it likes
- ph
- 6.0–7.5
- ammonia
- 0 ppm
- nitrate
- <20 ppm
- hardness
- 2–12 dGH
- temperature
- 72–79°F (22–26°C)
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