Corydoras schwartzi

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Schwartz's Cory
Schwartz's Cory
Species	Corydoras schwartzi
Difficulty	Moderate
Min. Tank Size	56.781 liters 56,781.177 mL 15 US Gallons (56.8L)
Size	5.08 cm 1.5-2 " (3.8-5.1cm)
pH	6.5 - 7.8
Temp.	295.15 K 71.6 °F 531.27 °R 297.15 K 75.2 °F 534.87 °R22 -24 °C (71.6-75.2°F)
Water Hardness	2-20
Stocking Ratio	1:1 M:F
Availability	Uncommon
Diet	Omnivore Pellet Foods Flake Foods Live Foods
Life Span	5-15 years

[edit] Alternative names

Schwartz's Cory Cat, Schwartz cat

[edit] Sexing

Females have a larger underbelly

[edit] Tank compatibility

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 once just before lights out is typically enough.

[edit] Environment Specifics

Requires a non-rough substrate (to protect its Barbels from wear) and prefers a planted tank.

[edit] Behaviour

• The Corydora group of fish frequently gulps air. This is normal and is not a cause for concern.
• This is a schooling fish so likes the company of its own kind. Best to own a minimum of two. Preferably six or more.
• Known to 'blink' its eyes to the amazement of onlookers.

[edit] Identification

Silver body with 3 thin horizontal black lines going the length of its body and a distinctive vertical black band at its head going through the eye.

[edit] Special notes

These fish are incredibly docile, very peaceful and are a wonderfully easy fish to own. However it is a remarkably little known fact that Corydoras have a very sharp barb just under each eye, one in the Adipose and a large one in the front of their dorsal fin.

The fish uses these barbs to protect itself from being swallowed by a larger fish. Therefore when using a net to catch these fish, be prepared for the Cory to become caught up in the mesh of the net. Also, ensure you don't try to catch this fish in your hand!

What is also little known is that certain species of Corydoras have a poison gland in their barbs which causes fish which try to eat them to get stung. this causes the attacking fish to suffer a lot of pain rather like a jellyfish sting. Needless to say this causes an annoying irritant to aquarists if they get stung also.

• The Cory has a sensitive sense of smell and its barbels allow it to taste food hidden in the substrate.
• These fish are armoured not scaled catfish.

[edit] Pictures

2 young Corys

cory

[edit] External links

• Fishbase
• Planet Catfish
• Seriously Fish