False Blochi Corydoras Care Guide

Corydoras delphax is an armoured catfish from the Inírida River and upper Orinoco basin in Colombia, often confused with C. melanistius.

Overview

Corydoras delphax is an armoured catfish of the family Callichthyidae. It is a peaceful, schooling bottom-dweller often confused with Corydoras melanistius but distinguished by a thicker dark patch. It is a facultative air-breather.

Taxonomy

Family: Callichthyidae
Genus: Corydoras
Scientific name: Corydoras delphax

Habitat

The species occurs in the Inírida River and the upper Orinoco River basin in Colombia, in freshwater, demersal tropical habitats.

Tank requirements

Minimum tank volume: 80 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
Substrate: soft sand

Diet

Corydoras delphax is an omnivore that forages along the substrate. In aquaria it accepts sinking dried foods supplemented with small live and frozen items.

Compatibility

A peaceful bottom-dwelling species best kept in groups of six or more. It suits community tanks with tetras, rasboras and otocinclus and should not be combined with aggressive cichlids.

Conservation status

IUCN Red List: Least Concern (assessed 2020).