Catfish Corydoras Decker
$7.70
- Date Received: 04/15/2025
Discount per quantity
| Quantity | Price |
|---|---|
| 1 - 2 | $7.70 |
| 3 - 5 | $7.08 |
| 6+ | $6.45 |
Out of stock
| Care Level | Moderate |
|---|---|
| Temperament | Peaceful |
| Diet | Herbivorous (algae flake, green wafers, seaweed, spirulina, vegetables) |
| Water Conditions | Temperature: 72-78°F, pH: 7.8-8.6, Stable Parameters are key. |
| Max Size | Up to 2.2 Inches |
| Scientific Name | Hoplisoma axelrodi |
| Minimum Tank Size | 20 gallons |
| Compatibility | Small and Mid-Size Tetras: Neon tetra, cardinal tetra, ember tetra, lemon tetra, and bleeding-heart tetra swim in the middle water column and do not compete with bottom-dwelling catfish. dwarf cichlids like German blue ram cichlid, bolivian ram cichlid, kribensis, cockatoo dwarf cichlid, and agassiz's dwarf cichlid. Rasboras: Harlequin rasbora, chili rasbora, and lambchop rasbora are gentle, active schooling fish that fit well in community tanks. Livebearers: Guppies, mollies, platies, swordtails, and Endler’s livebearers have a peaceful temperament and share similar water parameters. Small Gouramis: Honey gourami and dwarf gourami stay peaceful and add color to the upper and middle levels. Other Bottom Dwellers: Bristlenose pleco (Ancistrus), Otocinclus catfish, and Kuhli loach can share the lower space, though plecos can occasionally be slightly territorial during feeding. Invertebrates: Amano shrimp, ghost shrimp, cherry shrimp (Neocaridina), and freshwater snails (like Nerite or Mystery snails) live alongside Corydoras without conflict. |
| Avoid Housing With | Aggressive Cichlids: Avoid Oscar, convict cichlid, Texas cichlid, and Jack Dempsey, which will bully or injure bottom dwellers. Crayfish: Freshwater crayfish pinch or eat slow-moving bottom fish and delicate barbels. Fin-Nippers or Large Predatory Fish: Avoid large fish like arowanas or aggressive species that view small catfish as food. |
| Date Received | 04/15/2025 |
Description
Catfish Corydoras Decker
“Corydoras deckeri” is a trade name rather than a formally described single species. It is commonly used by exporters and fish stores to label small, armored catfish imported from the Río Meta drainage in Colombia. The trade name Catfish Corydoras Decker typically covers up to four distinct species or variants, most notably Corydoras axelrodi (now scientifically classified as Hoplisoma axelrodi), Corydoras loxozonus, C3 / C003, and Corydoras sp. Features a tan-to-gold body base, a dark or black mask across the eyes, horizontal body stripes or a distinct diagonal/slant bar, and a prominent black dorsal fin. Reaches roughly 1.5 to 2.2 inches (males are slightly smaller at ~1.75 inches, females are stockier and reach ~2 inches) with a lifespan of up to 6 years. Peaceful, gregarious shoaling fish that must be kept in groups of at least 4 to 6 (ideally 5 or more) to display natural behavior. Requires fine, smooth sand rather than sharp gravel. Corydoras sift through the bottom with sensitive barbels, which can easily wear down or get infected on rough surfaces. Bottom-feeder / micro-predator; benefits from sinking pellets, micro-granules, and live or frozen foods like bloodworms.
Additional information
| Weight | 1 lbs |
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