Corydoras cf. fowleri is a species of armored catfish known for its elongated snout and barbels, and it is a fairly large and peaceful community fish. These bottom-dwelling fish are active, social, and require good water quality, preferring a tank with a sand substrate and space to forage. While generally peaceful, males can become territorial during breeding, requiring extra space to prevent aggression.
Physical description
Unique snout: They have a distinctive, elongated snout.
Barbels: Like other corys, they have barbels, or "whiskers," around their mouths.
Armor: Their bodies have rows of bony plates, giving them an "armored" appearance.
Size: Corydoras fowleri can grow to be one of the larger species of corys.
Behavior and temperament
Social: They are social fish that should be kept in groups.
Peaceful: They are generally peaceful community fish, though males can be aggressive towards each other during spawning.
Bottom dwellers: They spend most of their time foraging on the bottom of the aquarium.
Nocturnal activity: While they can be fed during the day, they are most active at night.
Habitat and tank requirements
Substrate: A fine sand substrate is recommended for their sensitive barbels.
Space: They need ample space, especially if you have multiple males, to reduce aggression.
Water quality: They are sensitive to poor water conditions and require pristine, stable water parameters with weekly water changes.
Tank mates: They are an excellent choice for a community tank with other peaceful fish.
Care and feeding
Diet: They are carnivorous scavengers that will eat prepared food, including sinking pellets and frozen foods.
Feeding schedule: Feeding them once before lights out is a good practice, but they can be trained to eat during the day.
Aggression: Provide extra space to avoid aggression from males during breeding season.
Corydoras cf. fowleri is a species of armored catfish known for its elongated snout and barbels, and it is a fairly large and peaceful community fish. These bottom-dwelling fish are active, social, and require good water quality, preferring a tank with a sand substrate and space to forage. While generally peaceful, males can become territorial during breeding, requiring extra space to prevent aggression.
Physical description
Unique snout: They have a distinctive, elongated snout.
Barbels: Like other corys, they have barbels, or "whiskers," around their mouths.
Armor: Their bodies have rows of bony plates, giving them an "armored" appearance.
Size: Corydoras fowleri can grow to be one of the larger species of corys.
Behavior and temperament
Social: They are social fish that should be kept in groups.
Peaceful: They are generally peaceful community fish, though males can be aggressive towards each other during spawning.
Bottom dwellers: They spend most of their time foraging on the bottom of the aquarium.
Nocturnal activity: While they can be fed during the day, they are most active at night.
Habitat and tank requirements
Substrate: A fine sand substrate is recommended for their sensitive barbels.
Space: They need ample space, especially if you have multiple males, to reduce aggression.
Water quality: They are sensitive to poor water conditions and require pristine, stable water parameters with weekly water changes.
Tank mates: They are an excellent choice for a community tank with other peaceful fish.
Care and feeding
Diet: They are carnivorous scavengers that will eat prepared food, including sinking pellets and frozen foods.
Feeding schedule: Feeding them once before lights out is a good practice, but they can be trained to eat during the day.
Aggression: Provide extra space to avoid aggression from males during breeding season.
