Catfish | Green Cory Catfish

Scientific Name: Corydoras splendens Common Names: Green Corydoras, Green Cory, Cory Catfish Adult Size: 2.5 inches Life Expectancy: 3 - 5 years Habitat: South America Minimum Tank Size: 25 gallon Ideal Tank Conditions: Temperature Range: 72 - 78°F pH Range: 6 - 8 Water Hardness: 5 - 18 Temperament: Very peaceful Diet & Nutrition: Bottom feeder, they will scavenge around the tank looking for scraps. Supplement their diet with Algae Wafers that sink to the bottom of the tank. Breeding & Spawning:  Female will clean a spot on the aquarium glass, or an object in the aquarium to lay her eggs on. Eggs should hatch in 4-6 days after spawning. Do note that these fish will eat their own fry, so they will need to be separated from the parents. Gender: Females are larger and rounder than the males of the same age.