Burgess' Corydoras Care Guide
Corydoras burgessi
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Bioload Score
1400
- Max Size
- 6.4 cm / 2.5"
- Temperature
- 22–26°C (72–79°F)
- pH Range
- 6.0 – 7.5
- Min Tank Size
- 75L (20 gal)
- Min Group Size
- 6 fish
- Tank Level
- Bottom
- Origin
- South America
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Breeding Difficulty
- Moderate
Diet
Omnivorous; prefers a varied diet that includes high-quality sinking pellets, flake foods, and live or frozen foods such as bloodworms, daphnia, and brine shrimp.
Community Compatibility
Ideal for community tanks with other small, peaceful fish. Their calm nature makes them compatible with a wide variety of tank mates including tetras, rasboras, and small peaceful cichlids.
Good to Know
Burgess' Corydoras is named after the ichthyologist Tyrell Burgess and is prized in the aquarium hobby for its distinctive appearance and peaceful demeanor, making it a favorite among corydoras enthusiasts.
Gender Differences
Females are generally larger and have a rounder body shape compared to males, especially when viewed from above.
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