Corydoras Catfish belong to the Callichthyidae family. Listed below are the genus from this group. Most have similar requirements, with Corydoras reaching sizes between 1/2 an inch, and 5 inches.

Most of these fish share a few characteristics. All are armoured with overlapping scales and have sensitive barbels in front of their mouths. Most come from slightly cooler water, and many can be bred in home aquaria. Most prefer acidic to neutral water, clean substrates are a must. Generally peaceful tankmates are better.

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Aspidoras pauciradiatus	Corydoras napoensis
Corydoras pygmaeus	Corydoras sp. (San Juan) likely Corydoras napoensis
Corydoras panda	Corydoras trilineatus

Most of these fish will breed best if kept in groups, of 3-10, as they seem to like group spawnings. Often they are set off by a slightly (1-2 degree) cooler water change. Some species need to be kept in large groups, mainly the pygmy breeds, as they can be very nervous in small groups.

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Examples of Callichthyidae Fishes

• Adolph's Catfish
• Arched Cory
• Bandit Cory
• Bearded Catfish
• Black Spotted Catfish
• False Bandit Cory
• Julii Cory
• Napo Cory
• Peppered Cory
• Panda Cory
• Pygmy Cory
• Skunk Cory
• Three-Lined Cory

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