Corydoras longipinnis

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Long-Finned Corydora
Long-Finned Corydora
Species	Corydoras longipinnis
Difficulty	Moderate
Min. Tank Size	94.635 liters 94,635.295 mL 25 US Gallons (94.6L)
Size	7.62 cm 2-3 " (5.1-7.6cm)
pH	7.0 - 7.5
Temp.	290.15 K 62.6 °F 522.27 °R 295.15 K 71.6 °F 531.27 °R17 -22 °C (62.6-71.6°F)
Water Hardness	6-10
Stocking Ratio	2:3 M:F
Availability	Rare
Diet	Omnivore Pellet Foods Flake Foods Live Foods
Life Span	3-5 years

[edit] Alternative names

Long-Finned Corydora, CW003

[edit] Sexing

Females have a larger underbelly and will look wider when viewed from above.

[edit] Tank compatibility

A very peaceful, docile community fish.

[edit] Diet

As with most corydoras, these fish will eat most food which sinks to the bottom of the tank. Sinking algae pellets should be suplemented with flake food or other sinking foods like catfish pellets.

[edit] Feeding regime

These fish are more active at night so feed just before lights out is typically enough. But if they have adjusted to feeding by day then feed when most active.

[edit] Environment Specifics

Requires a sand or small gravel substrate and prefers a planted tank. Keeping a cory on sharp or large gravel can lead to damage to their barbels, which when infected will make it hard for the cory to find food.

Corys are sensitive to salt, as with other scaleless fish, adding salt to the tank will cause them harm.

[edit] Behaviour

• The Corydora group of fish frequently gulps air. This is normal and is not a cause for concern. If too little room is available between the water surface and the hood (<2") the fish may hit the hood. They hold the air in their stomach and the thin lining dissipates the oxygen.
• This fish likes the company of its own kind. It is recommended to keep least 2 or more of the same species. The more you have, the more secure they are and therefore the more you will see them.
• Known to 'blink' its eyes to the amazement of onlookers. The Cory has the ability to tilt its eye down to examine the nearby substrate.

[edit] Identification

Can be easily mistaken for a long-finned morph Corydoras paleatus, however the C.longpinnis is a seperate species with subtle differences. This fish has a short snout, 20–21 dorsal lateral scutes, 18–20 ventral lateral scutes and elongation of the dorsal and pectoral fins in mature males.

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[edit] External links

• Fishbase
• Practical Fishkeeping
• Planet Catfish