Corydoras loxozonus Care Guide
Corydoras loxozonus
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Bioload Score
1600
PeacefulEasy
- Max Size
- 5 cm / 1.97"
- Temperature
- 22–26°C (72–79°F)
- pH Range
- 6 – 7.5
- Min Tank Size
- 60L (16 gal)
- Min Group Size
- 6 fish
- Tank Level
- Bottom
- Origin
- South America
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Breeding Difficulty
- Moderate
Diet
An omnivore that eats small aquatic invertebrates, insect larvae, crustaceans, and plant matter.
Community Compatibility
Suitable tankmates include peaceful small tetras, rasboras, pencilfish, dwarf cichlids, and other non-aggressive community fish.
Good to Know
Corydoras loxozonus is named for its distinctive oblique dark body marking, reflected in the common name Diagonal-banded Cory.
Gender Differences
Females are generally larger and broader-bodied than males, especially when viewed from above.
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