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Nijssen's Corydoras
Corydoras nijsseni
Family: Callichthyidae
Nijssen's corydoras, sometimes called the panda cory's wilder cousin, has a bold pattern of large dark patches on a pale pink-white body with a distinctive black band through the eye. It is a stunning and sought-after species that requires soft, acidic water and a pristine, densely planted aquarium.
Keeping this species
- diet
- Omnivore – varied sinking foods
- schooling
- 6+ recommended
- tank size
- 20 gallons minimum
- temperament
- Peaceful schooling bottom dweller
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Water it likes
- ph
- 5.5–7.0
- hardness
- 1–8 dGH
- temperature
- 72–79°F (22–26°C)