Siamese Fighter05
Fish Herder
Common Name(s): Skunk Cory, Arched Cory
Scientific Name: Corydoras arcuatus
Family: Callichthyidae
Adult Size: 2 inches (5 cm)
Origin: South America
Social: Peaceful
Lifespan: 5-8 years
Tank Level: Bottom dweller
Minimum Tank Size: 15 gallon (IMO)
Diet: Omnivore, eats most foods
Breeding: Egglayer
Care: Easy to Intermediate
Sexing: Easiest when viewed from above as with most cories, The female has a more fuller wider body behind the pectoral fins.
Notes: A healthy skunk cory will have shine over its golden brown body, Due to the similar marking to the bandit cory, I've found that these two shoal together readily. They are not as readily as available as bronze cories or the more common types of cories. They tend to be a little more delicate than other types of cory so be sure to keep up with tank maintenance.
Scientific Name: Corydoras arcuatus
Family: Callichthyidae
Adult Size: 2 inches (5 cm)
Origin: South America
Social: Peaceful
Lifespan: 5-8 years
Tank Level: Bottom dweller
Minimum Tank Size: 15 gallon (IMO)
Diet: Omnivore, eats most foods
Breeding: Egglayer
Care: Easy to Intermediate
Sexing: Easiest when viewed from above as with most cories, The female has a more fuller wider body behind the pectoral fins.
Notes: A healthy skunk cory will have shine over its golden brown body, Due to the similar marking to the bandit cory, I've found that these two shoal together readily. They are not as readily as available as bronze cories or the more common types of cories. They tend to be a little more delicate than other types of cory so be sure to keep up with tank maintenance.
