ADOLFOI CORYDORAS

Common Name: Adolfoi Corydoras

Scientific Name: Corydoras adolfoi

Family: Callichthyidae

Origin: Upper Rio Negro basin, Brazil

SPECIES OVERVIEW

Note: Often confused with Corydoras duplicareus, but C. adolfoi typically has a narrower black dorsal stripe and slightly more subdued body colouration.

Body Shape: Gracefully compact with a slightly arched back

Fins: Mostly clear or slightly tinted

Active forager in the lower levels

Creamy white to light peach body

Prominent black stripe running over the eye and down the back

Bright orange blotch on the nape behind the dorsal fin

Environment: Slow-moving blackwater tributaries with leaf litter and sandy substrates

CARE REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Aquarium Size: 60 litres for a group

Lifespan: 5–8 years

Adult Size: Up to 5.5 cm

WATER PARAMETERS

Temperature: 24–28°C

pH: 5.5–7.0

Hardness: Very soft to soft

Water Conditions: Soft, acidic water rich in tannins and humic acids

AQUARIUM SETUP

Water Flow: Gentle

Substrate: Fine sand to protect delicate barbels

Décor: Leaf litter, driftwood, subdued lighting, and dense planting

Filtration: Clean, stable, and well-oxygenated water

Appreciates shaded areas and calm tankmates

DIET & FEEDING

Diet: Omnivorous bottom-feeder

Suitable Foods: High-quality sinking pellets, bloodworms, baby brine shrimp, daphnia

• Occasional algae wafers or blanched greens

TANKMATES

Suitable Tankmates: Tetras, rasboras, pencilfish, peaceful dwarf cichlids

Avoid large or aggressive species

GROUP SIZE

Peaceful and shy; best kept in groups of 6 or more

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Spawning Method: Egg scatterer

IUCN Status: Not Evaluated

Notes: A beautifully marked and peaceful species prized for its elegance and contrasting colour pattern; ideal for softwater community and biotope tanks

Will surface-gulp air on occasion

Triggered by cool, soft water and protein-rich diet

Eggs laid on glass, plants, or driftwood

Eggs hatch in 3–4 days

Fry should be fed infusoria or powdered food initially