Cory Database

Corydoras zygatus

Basic information

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Country

Author(s)

Eigenmann & Allen, 1942

Author(s)

Eigenmann & Allen, 1942

Subspecies

-

ID Group

C-number(s)

      No C-number given

CW-number(s)

      No CW-number given

Synonyms

      No known synonyms

Local Names

  • Black Band Corydoras (English)
  • Svartbandad pansarmal (Svenska)

Etymology

-

Type Locality

Drainage system

Collection Sites

  • Río Hallagua system, Yurimaguas, Peru

Detailed Map

Approximate map position.

Basic ID

Sexing

Looking at the fish from above, the female is widest at the center of the body, while the male is widest just behind the pectoral fins.
When they are well fed or in breeding condition the female is always plumper, also seen from the side.

Males are normally smaller and have longer pectoral fins than females. Their pelvic (ventral) fins are more pointed.
Females are normally larger, have rounded pectoral fin. Their pelvic (ventral) fins are rounded to form a pouch for the eggs when spawning.

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

Ease of Keeping

Easy

Approx. max. Age

4 years

Spawning

See explanations

See Spawning logs:
      No items found

Has been Spawned

Yes

Bred by Me

Not yet!

Difficulty

Relatively Easy

Egg Size

Not known

Comments

Recommended Tank Parameters

Min. tank size

37 liters / 10 gal

Min.  tank length

50 cm / 20 in

Tank Setup

Recommended water parameters

Temperature Range

22 - 26°C / 71.6 - 79°F

pH Range

5 - 7.5

TDS Range

20 - 500 ppm

kH Range

20 - 300 ppm

dH Range

40 - 500 ppm

Water Parameters

      No items found

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Author

Kristian Adolfsson

Cory-nörd som har lyckats med att få ägg av runt 60 Cory-arter, hittills. Har också odlat ciklider, killis, regnbågar, levandefödare, andra malar mm. Läs mer på vår Om Oss-sida.