Corydoras Concolor or Slate Cory as they are also known are a beautiful little catfish from Venezuela. Once settled in, they display a distinct slate Blue and vibrant orange colouration, much sought after by Corydoras collectors.
Growing up to 6cm in length, these need to be kept in a tank at least 70cm long and will tolerate a pH level of anywhere between 6.5 and 7.5.
A tank with fine gravel or sand is recommended to help protect the fish’s barbels, along with some plants, rocks, and wood to hide in when desired. They love some leaf litter too to forage around in.
Keep with other community fish and feed a mix of slow sinking granules, catfish pellets, and frozen tropical foods.
Always active during the day, very good at rooting around keeping the tank bottom clean.
The Corydoras species of catfish contains around 180 species which are widespread across South America. They are all very peaceful and grow from 2.5cm (such as C.Habrosus, Hastatus & Pygmaeus) right up to not more than 12cm (C.Barbatus), although most are between 5-10cm. They are the easiest to keep, very active, and most versatile of non-predatory catfishes, suitable for all peaceful aquariums.
Common name(s):
Slate Cory.
CW217 Corydoras
Scientific name:
Hoplisoma concolor.
Other names:
Corydoras concolor.
Family:
Callichthyidae (sub-family Corydoradinae).
Group:
Armoured Catfishes.
Colour:
Grey, blue, orange, black.
Native habitat:
Soft water streams connected to the Rio Parguaza in western Venezuela.
Potential lifespan:
5 years.
Maximum size (approx.):
6cm.
Degree of difficulty to keep:
For slightly more experienced fishkeepers.
Swimming level:
Mostly in the bottom / deeper areas but do spend time in mid-water and occasionally pop up on the surface for air too.
Breeding:
Egg layer.
Sex:
Females have a slightly higher body and larger stomach than the males.
Temperature:
23-26°c.
Water parameters:
pH 6.5 – 7.5.
Hardness 5-15°dGH.
Feeding:
A mix of slow sinking granules, catfish pellets.
Frozen tropical foods such bloodworms, daphnia, brine shrimp.
Minimum aquarium size:
60cm long.
Cohabitation:
Best kept in groups of 6 or more.
Suitable to keep with most community fish, dwarf, and small cichlids, other small non-predatory catfish.
Can be kept in some indoor coldwater or unheated temperate aquariums if the temperature is high enough.
Do not keep with Oscars or other larger fish that may be tempted to eat them as they could get stuck in the mouth or throat of the aggressor.
Not suitable to be kept with Crabs, Lobsters, Knife Fish, Malawi Tanganyikan or other rift lake cichlids, Stingrays, and any other similar fish.
Other tips and information:
Provide good, strong filtration with plenty of water movement with some quiet areas too.
Regular partial water changes are essential for these fish.
Corydoras Concolor or Slate Cory as they are also known are a beautiful little catfish from Venezuela. Once settled in, they display a distinct slate Blue and vibrant orange colouration, much sought after by Corydoras collectors.
Growing up to 6cm in length, these need to be kept in a tank at least 70cm long and will tolerate a pH level of anywhere between 6.5 and 7.5.
A tank with fine gravel or sand is recommended to help protect the fish’s barbels, along with some plants, rocks, and wood to hide in when desired. They love some leaf litter too to forage around in.
Keep with other community fish and feed a mix of slow sinking granules, catfish pellets, and frozen tropical foods.
Always active during the day, very good at rooting around keeping the tank bottom clean.
The Corydoras species of catfish contains around 180 species which are widespread across South America. They are all very peaceful and grow from 2.5cm (such as C.Habrosus, Hastatus & Pygmaeus) right up to not more than 12cm (C.Barbatus), although most are between 5-10cm. They are the easiest to keep, very active, and most versatile of non-predatory catfishes, suitable for all peaceful aquariums.
Common name(s):
Slate Cory.
CW217 Corydoras
Scientific name:
Hoplisoma concolor.
Other names:
Corydoras concolor.
Family:
Callichthyidae (sub-family Corydoradinae).
Group:
Armoured Catfishes.
Colour:
Grey, blue, orange, black.
Native habitat:
Soft water streams connected to the Rio Parguaza in western Venezuela.
Potential lifespan:
5 years.
Maximum size (approx.):
6cm.
Degree of difficulty to keep:
For slightly more experienced fishkeepers.
Swimming level:
Mostly in the bottom / deeper areas but do spend time in mid-water and occasionally pop up on the surface for air too.
Breeding:
Egg layer.
Sex:
Females have a slightly higher body and larger stomach than the males.
Temperature:
23-26°c.
Water parameters:
pH 6.5 – 7.5.
Hardness 5-15°dGH.
Feeding:
A mix of slow sinking granules, catfish pellets.
Frozen tropical foods such bloodworms, daphnia, brine shrimp.
Minimum aquarium size:
60cm long.
Cohabitation:
Best kept in groups of 6 or more.
Suitable to keep with most community fish, dwarf, and small cichlids, other small non-predatory catfish.
Can be kept in some indoor coldwater or unheated temperate aquariums if the temperature is high enough.
Do not keep with Oscars or other larger fish that may be tempted to eat them as they could get stuck in the mouth or throat of the aggressor.
Not suitable to be kept with Crabs, Lobsters, Knife Fish, Malawi Tanganyikan or other rift lake cichlids, Stingrays, and any other similar fish.
Other tips and information:
Provide good, strong filtration with plenty of water movement with some quiet areas too.
Regular partial water changes are essential for these fish.
