Rusty Cory

Osteogaster rabauti

Its broad upper-body band descends onto the lower tail base, unlike the dorsally restricted band described for zygata. Albino forms do not represent another species.

Adult length: Up to 6.5 cm (standard length, without the tail fin)
Water temperature: 20–27 °C
Lifespan: 5–10 years
pH: 5.5–7.2
Hardness: 1–12 dGH

Natural habitat: Native to the upper Amazon, Solimões and Negro river basins.

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Floor and movement space

A floor space of 90.0 × 30.0 cm; plan for the adult group.

Diet and feeding

Provide varied sinking foods and suitably sized live or frozen food; do not rely on leftovers.

Same-species behaviour

Keep a group of 4–6.

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