Species Name: Corydoras fowleri

Common Names: Fowler’s Cory, Huanta Cory

Synonyms:

Family: Callichthyidae

Order: Siluriformes

Class: Actinopterygii

Max Size: 7 cm / 2.8 inches

Environment: Fresh Water

Origin: Fowler’s Cory (Corydoras fowleri) originates from the Western Amazon River Basin

Temperament: Fowler’s Cory (Corydoras fowleri) is a peaceful species that do well in community setups.

Company: Should be kept in groups of 6 or more of its own kind. Can be kept with most community fish with the same demands.

Water Parameters: pH 6.4-7.2 , temperature 21-25 ° C / 69.8-77 ° F

Aquarium Setup: Fowler’s Cory (Corydoras fowleri) prefers an aquarium with sand or smooth gravel on the bottom of the tank. Rough gravel will damage their barbels. They also appreciate some plants and some other hiding places such as caves or driftwood.

Feeding: Fowler’s Cory (Corydoras fowleri) accepts most food types. They should be fed a varied diet and can be fed a diet consisyting of high quality flakes, pellets, and small live (and frozen) foods such as blackworms and bloodworms.

Breeding: So far there have been no reports of the fowler’s cory being captive bred.