Wavy Corydoras Care Guide
Corydoras undulatus is a small catfish from the lower Parana basin and southern Brazil, peaceful and kept in groups on soft sand.
Overview
Corydoras undulatus is a small armoured catfish. FishBase records a standard length of 4.4 cm and a trophic level of around 3.0. It is a peaceful, bottom-dwelling schooling species for soft-water community aquaria.
Taxonomy
- Family: Callichthyidae
- Genus: Corydoras
- Scientific name: Corydoras undulatus
Habitat
FishBase records the species from the lower Parana River basin and coastal rivers in southern Brazil. It is a demersal freshwater fish and a facultative air-breather.
Tank requirements
- Minimum tank volume: 60 L
- Temperature: 20-24 °C (68-75 °F)
- pH: 6.0-7.5
- GH: 2-12 °dGH
- School size: 6 or more individuals
- Lifespan: 5-10 years
Diet
Omnivorous. FishBase places the species at a trophic level of about 3.0, consistent with the omnivorous, detritivorous bottom-feeding habit of the genus.
Compatibility
Peaceful and gregarious, best kept in groups on soft sand. Coming from southern, cooler-influenced waters, it tolerates the lower end of tropical temperatures.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List: Least Concern (assessed 2020).