Species Name: Corydoras atropersonatus

Common Names: Fairy Catfish

Synonyms: None

Family: Callichthyidae

Order: Siluriformes

Class: Actinopterygii

Max Size: 5.3 cm / 2 inches

Environment: Fresh Water

Origin: Río Conambo at mouth of R. Shione, Río Tigre system, Ecuador

Temperament: Fairy Catfish (Corydoras atropersonatus) is a peaceful species that won't hurt anything bigger than a fry. Fry might get eaten, however.

Company: Fairy Catfish (Corydoras atropersonatus) is best kept in shoals of at least 6. Fairy Catfish (Corydoras atropersonatus) can be kept with any other small peaceful fish as long as there is enough bottom space in the aquarium.Most Tetras are ideal.

Water Parameters: pH 5.6--7, temperature 21-24 ° C / 69.8-75.2 ° F

Aquarium Setup: Fairy Catfish (Corydoras atropersonatus) should be kept in aquarium with soft sand or smooth gravel on the bottom. Sharp gravel can damage their barbels. They prefer an aquarium with hiding places among rocks and driftwood and at least a few plants. Keep the water quality high.

Feeding: Fairy Catfish (Corydoras atropersonatus) will accept most food types. Make sure to give them a varied diet.

Breeding: Fairy Catfish (Corydoras atropersonatus) can be bred in the same way as other cory cats. Condition using live food. Lowered water temperature or a drop in barometric pressure might help trigger spawning.