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Narcissus Corydoras
Corydoras narcissus
Family: Callichthyidae
Narcissus corydoras is a large, long-snouted species with a pale body and subtle spot patterning. It belongs to the long-nosed group of corydoras and commands premium prices among collectors. It prefers soft, acidic water and cooler temperatures.
Keeping this species
- diet
- Omnivore – sinking pellets, frozen foods, tubifex
- lifespan
- 8–12 years
- max size
- 9 cm (3.5 in)
- tank size
- 30 gallons minimum
- school size
- 5+
- temperament
- Peaceful, schooling
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Water it likes
- ph
- 5.5–7.0
- ammonia
- 0 ppm
- nitrate
- <15 ppm
- hardness
- 1–10 dGH
- temperature
- 68–77°F (20–25°C)
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