False Cory (Brachyrhamdia imitator)

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False Cory

Brachyrhamdia imitator

76 Litres (20 US G.)

6.4-7.6cm (2.5-3 ")

sg

Freshwater

pH

6.0 - 7.5

20-23.9°C (68 -75 °F)

5-18 °d

1:1 M:F

Omnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods

3-6 years

Family

Heptapteridae





Additional names

False Corydoras

Additional scientific names

Pimelodella imitator


Origin

South America: Caño de Quiribana near Caicara, Venezuela.

Sexing

Tank compatibility

Diet

Feeding regime

Environment Specifics

Behaviour

Identification

Has very similar body shape and markings to Corydoras melanistius but has much longer barbels than Corydoras.

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