Longsnout Cory

A long-snouted cory that needs areas of soft fine sand and a well-maintained, larger aquarium.

Adult length

Up to 5.9 cm (standard length, without the tail fin)

Water temperature

20–25 °C

Lifespan

5–10 years

pH

6–8

Hardness

2–25 dGH

Natural habitat

Native to coastal drainages of northeastern Brazil.

Quoted maximum length excludes the tail.