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Banded 'Cory'
Scleromystax barbatus
A relatively large cory relative whose males defend territories.
Several males should not be kept as a peaceful group in a small aquarium.
- Adult length
- Up to 10 cm (standard length, without the tail fin)
- Water temperature
- 16–24 °C
- pH
- 5.5–7.5
- Hardness
- 1–12 dGH
- Natural habitat
- Native to coastal drainages from Rio de Janeiro to Santa Catarina, Brazil.
Floor and movement space
Plan a 120.0 × 45.0 cm floor space for the adult group.
Diet and feeding
Provide varied sinking foods and suitably sized live or frozen food; do not rely on leftovers.