Schwartz's Cory

A social Purus-basin cory; keep at least six.

Adult length

Up to 7 cm (standard length, without the tail fin)

Water temperature

22–24 °C

Lifespan

5–10 years

pH

6–7.5

Hardness

1–15 dGH

Native range

Native to the Purus River basin in Brazil.

Natural habitat

Small river tributaries, creeks, sandy banks and flooded forest.