Corydora Píxel (Corydoras habrosus): Adorable Aquatic Minins
Water Type: Corydora habrosus prefer slightly acidic to neutral water with a pH between 6.0 and 7.5. Keep the water hardness in the range of 2-15 dH.
Temperature: They perform better at temperatures between 20 °C and 26 °C.
Aquarium Size: Although small, an aquarium of at least 40 liters is appropriate for a group of them. They like their own kind of company.
Care: They are omnivores. Provide them with a varied diet that includes dry and live foods. They prefer soft substrate as they like to stir for food.
Possible Diseases: It monitors the quality of the water and prevents sudden changes to prevent diseases. They are generally resilient.
Colors and Varieties: They possess a distinctive pattern on their body, with black spots on a light background. Their small size and playful demeanor make them charming.
History and Origin: Originally from South America, they are found in rivers of Colombia, Venezuela and Brazil.
Trivia:
- Sociable Behavior: They like to swim in groups and explore the bottom of the aquarium.
- Cleaning Careers: They contribute to keeping the substrate clean by removing food debris and detritus.
- Small spouts: Although they are not difficult to breed, care is needed for the development of their eggs.
Weight and Size: They reach a length of about 3 centimeters. Their small size, active behavior and easy care make them favorites among community aquarium buffs.