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Polystictus Corydoras
Corydoras polystictus
Family: Callichthyidae
A small, attractively marked corydoras covered in small dark spots over a pale body. C. polystictus is a peaceful, undemanding species that adapts well to a range of water conditions. It is an active forager and looks charming in a planted aquarium with a dark sand substrate that shows off its spotted pattern.
Keeping this species
- diet
- Omnivore – sinking pellets, live and frozen foods
- schooling
- 6+ recommended
- tank size
- 15 gallons minimum
- temperament
- Peaceful schooling bottom dweller
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Water it likes
- ph
- 6.5–7.5
- hardness
- 2–15 dGH
- temperature
- 72–79°F (22–26°C)