Basic information
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Country
Author(s)
Burgess, 1983
Author(s)
Burgess, 1983
Subspecies
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ID Group
C-number(s)
CW-number(s)
Synonyms
Local Names
- Halestribet Pansermalle (Dansk)
- Bannertail Cory (English)
- Flagtail Cory (English)
- Flaggstjärtspansarmal (Svenska)
Etymology
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Type Locality
Rio Aiuanã, southern tributary of the middle Rio Negro, Amazonas, Brazil.
Drainage system
Collection Sites
Detailed Map
Approximate map position.
Basic ID
The only Cory with a tail with horizontal black and white bands in the tail.
Sexing
Males are .
Males have .
Females are .
Females have .
Standard length
Male
6 cm / 2.4 in
Female
6 cm / 2.4 in
Husbandry / Keeping
Compatibility
Peaceful
Group Size
- Small (4-6)
- Medium (7-10)
Diet
Omnivore
Ease of Keeping
Medium
Approx. max. Age
6 years
Spawning
Has been Spawned
Yes
Bred by Me
Yes, successfully
Difficulty
Never or Rarely done
Egg Size
Not known
Comments
Recommended Tank Parameters
Min. tank size
100 liters / 26 gal
Min. tank length
80 cm / 31 in
Tank Setup
- Leafy Plants
- Sponge Filter
- Power head: Low flow
- Peat Filtration
- Dried Leaves
Recommended water parameters
Temperature Range
22 - 28°C / 71.6 - 82°F
pH Range
5 - 7.5
TDS Range
20 - 500 ppm
kH Range
20 - 500 ppm
dH Range
20 - 500 ppm
Water Parameters
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