Corydoras melanistius

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Black Sail Cory
Black Sail Cory
Species Corydoras melanistius
Difficulty Moderate
Min. Tank Size 56.781 liters
56,781.177 mL

15 US Gallons (56.8L)

Size 5.588 cm

2-2.2 " (5.1-5.6cm)

pH 6.0 - 7.0
Temp. 295.372 K
22.222 °C
531.67 °R

299.261 K
26.111 °C
538.67 °R
72 -79 °F (22.2-26.1°C)

Water Hardness

2-15

Stocking Ratio 1:1 M:F
Availability Uncommon
Diet

Omnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods

Life Span

3-5 years

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[edit] Alternative names

Black Sail Cory, Black Spotted Cory, Spotted Cory

[edit] Sexing

Unknown

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Top, Middle or Bottom feeder?

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How often to feed, etc.

[edit] Environment Specifics

Unknown

[edit] Behaviour

Unknown

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Facts about Corydoras melanistius
Availability Uncommon
Common name Black Sail Cory
Diet Omnivore  +
Difficulty Moderate
Family Callichthyidae  +
Foods Pellet Food  +, Flake Food  +, and Live Food  +
Maximum Size 2.2 in (5.588 cm)  +
Maximum age 5  +
Maximum hardness 15  +
Maximum pH 7  +
Maximum temperature 299.261 K (26.111 °C, 79 °F, 538.67 °R)  +
Minimum Tank Size 15 US Gallon (56.781 liters, 56,781.177 mL)  +
Minimum hardness 2  +
Minimum pH 6  +
Minimum temperature 295.372 K (22.222 °C, 72 °F, 531.67 °R)  +
Scientific name Corydoras melanistius
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