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Tukano Corydoras

Corydoras tukano

Family: Callichthyidae

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One of the most beautiful and sought-after corydoras, C. tukano has a vivid blue iridescent body with a striking orange-red stripe running from the nose to the dorsal fin. It is a blackwater species requiring very soft, acidic water and thrives in species tanks replicating its natural biotope with leaf litter and tannin-stained water.

Keeping this species

diet
Omnivore – micro pellets, live and frozen micro foods
schooling
8+ recommended
tank size
20 gallons minimum
temperament
Peaceful schooling bottom dweller

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Water it likes

ph
4.5–6.5
hardness
0–4 dGH
temperature
73–81°F (23–27°C)

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