Basic information
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From coastal river basins of Guyana and Suriname.
Author(s)
Hoedeman, 1965
Author(s)
Hoedeman, 1965
Subspecies
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ID Group
C-number(s)
CW-number(s)
- Corydoras sp. CW114
Synonyms
Local Names
Etymology
Named after the Sipaliwini River in Suriname, where it was found.
Type Locality
Sipaliwini River, at Paru Savannah, Suriname.
Drainage system
Collection Sites
Detailed Map
Approximate map position.
Basic ID
Gray body.
Sexing
Standard length
Male
4 cm / 1.6 in
Female
5 cm / 2 in
Husbandry / Keeping
Compatibility
Peaceful
Group Size
- Small (4-6)
- Medium (7-10)
Diet
Omnivore
Ease of Keeping
Easy
Approx. max. Age
4 years
Spawning
See Spawning logs:
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Breeding log #0011: Corydoras sipaliwini
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Breeding log #0008: Corydoras sipaliwini
- Breeding log #0011: Corydoras sipaliwini
- Breeding log #0008: Corydoras sipaliwini
Has been Spawned
Yes
Bred by Me
Yes, successfully
Difficulty
Relatively Easy
Egg Size
2.1 mm / 0.08 in
Comments
Recommended Tank Parameters
Min. tank size
45 liters / 12 gal
Min. tank length
50 cm / 20 in
Tank Setup
- Leafy Plants
- Mosses
- Sponge Filter
- Power head: Low flow
- Caves / Hiding places
- Roots
- Peat Filtration
- Dried Leaves
Recommended water parameters
Temperature Range
24 - 28°C / 75.2 - 82°F
pH Range
6 - 7.5
TDS Range
10 - 250 ppm
kH Range
1 - 20 ppm
dH Range
1 - 20 ppm
Water Parameters
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