Axelrod's Corydoras Care Guide
Corydoras axelrodi
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Bioload Score
600
PeacefulEasyFreshwater
- Max Size
- 5.0 cm / 2.0"
- Temperature
- 22–26°C (72–79°F)
- pH Range
- 5.0 – 7.0
- Min Tank Size
- 76L (20 gal)
- Min Group Size
- 5 fish
- Tank Level
- Bottom
- Origin
- South America
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Breeding Difficulty
- Moderate
Diet
Omnivorous. Accepts high-quality flakes, pellets, and enjoys live or frozen foods such as brine shrimp and daphnia.
Community Compatibility
Peaceful community fish of similar size. Avoid keeping with aggressive or fin-nipping species.
Good to Know
Be careful when handling Axelrod's Cories, as the sharp spines can pierce human skin, and this can be very painful.
Gender Differences
Females tend to grow larger, and sexually mature individuals are noticeably rounder and broader-bodied than males, especially when gravid.
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