Spotted Corydoras (Corydoras ambiacus) Care Guide

Corydoras ambiacus is a peaceful schooling armoured catfish from the upper Amazon, with a densely spotted body and a dark dorsal blotch.

Overview

Corydoras ambiacus is an armoured catfish of the family Callichthyidae. It has a densely spotted body and a dark blotch on the dorsal fin. It is a peaceful, schooling species best kept on soft sand in groups.

Taxonomy

Family: Callichthyidae
Genus: Corydoras
Scientific name: Corydoras ambiacus
Common synonyms: Ambiacus Cory

Habitat

The species occurs in the upper Amazon River basin in South America. It is a demersal freshwater fish and shows facultative air-breathing.

Tank requirements

Minimum tank volume: 100 L
Temperature: 22-26 °C (72-79 °F)
pH: 6.0-7.5
GH: 2-12 °dGH
School size: 6 or more individuals
Lifespan: 5-10 years

Diet

An omnivore (trophic level around 2.9) that forages along the bottom for small organisms and detritus. It accepts sinking prepared foods supplemented with live and frozen items.

Compatibility

A peaceful bottom dweller best kept in groups of six or more on soft sand. Suitable companions include tetras, rasboras and Otocinclus; aggressive cichlids should be avoided.

Breeding

Corydoras ambiacus is an egg-depositor; breeding difficulty is considered intermediate.

Conservation status

IUCN Red List: Least Concern.