Rusty Cory - Corydoras rabauti

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Species Name: Corydoras rabauti

Common Names: Rabaut’s Cory, Rusty Cory

Synonyms:

Family: Callichthyidae

Order: Siluriformes

Class: Actinopterygii

Max Size: 5.5 cm / 2.2 inches

Environment: Fresh Water

Origin: Upper Amazon, Solimões, and Negro River basins.

Temperament: Rusty Cory (Corydoras rabauti) is very peaceful

Company: Rusty Corys prefer being in schools of 6 or more. Can be kept with most small friendly species. A good fish for the community aquarium.

Water Parameters: pH 6-8 , temperature 23-25 ° C / 73.4-77 ° F

Aquarium Setup: Rusty Cory (Corydoras rabauti) wants the same type of setup as all other corydoras species. They want a planted aquarium with sand or smooth gravel on the bottom and some driftwood or other hiding places on the bottom of the tank.

Feeding: You should provide your rusty cory a varied diet of pellets, flakes, and live foods.

Breeding: Rusty Cory (Corydoras rabauti) spawning can be induced by any of the following methods: adding cooler water after a water change, feeding plenty of live foods, or a drop in barometric pressure.