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Adolfos Cory

By Shirlie Sharpe, About.com

Upside-down Catfish

Scientific Name:

Corydoras adolfoi
Family: Callichthyidae
Origin: Brazil
Adult Size: 2.5 inches (6 cm)
Social: Peaceful schooling fish
Lifespan: 5 years
Tank Level: Bottom dweller
Minimum Tank Size: 10 gallon
Diet: Omnivore, enjoys live food
Breeding: Egglayer
Care: Intermediate
pH: 6.5 - 7.2
Hardness: 5-15 dGH
Temperature: 72-79 F (22-26 C)
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