Corydoras agassizi 2,5-3cm Wild(Corydoras agassizii)
Peaceful bottom fish for community aquariums
The Corydoras agassizi 2.5-3cm Wild(Corydoras agassizii) is featured in our freshwater world. This pretty cory with a dark lateral stripe is suitable for well-equipped, community aquariums with a suitable floor and plenty of hiding places. Sales size: juveniles around 2.5-3 cm.
Behaviour and maintenance
A peaceful, gregarious species, native to the Amazon basin (South America), it thrives in a stable, well-filtered, oxygenated aquarium with a gentle current. Corydoras are best kept in groups of at least 6-8 individuals to reduce stress and encourage natural behaviour. Provide a volume of at least 80 L (group). Use starter bacteria and check your parameters regularly with water tests.
Diet
A benthic omnivore, this species scours the ground for food. They will happily accept groundfish pellets, sinking granules, frozen food (artemia, mud worms, daphnia) and small live prey. Vary your ration with our adapted foods to support growth and vitality. Don't just rely on 'leftovers': feed your Corydoras specifically and remove any surplus to preserve water quality.
Water quality
- Ideal temperature: 22 - 26°C
- pH: 6.0 - 7.5
- GH: 3 - 12 °dGH
- KH: 1 - 8 °dKH
- Conductivity: 150 - 400 µS
Before use, treat the water with a water conditioner. Efficient filtration with gentle stirring(suitable filters) and regular maintenance(maintenance equipment, weekly water changes) guarantee a healthy environment. Corydoras are sensitive to nitrite peaks and irritating substances (medicines, salt).
Decor and environment
Choose an aquarium substrate such as fine sand or very rounded gravel to protect their barbels. Add natural plants, roots and dead leaves to create shady areas. Look after the lighting with our aquarium lighting and add decorations (rocks, hiding places) to provide plenty of refuges.
Maintenance sheet
| Scientific name |
Corydoras agassizii |
| Adult size |
5 - 6 cm |
| Origin |
Amazon basin (South America) |
| Temperature |
22 - 26 °C |
| pH |
6,0 - 7,5 |
| GH |
3 - 12 °dGH |
| KH |
1 - 8 °dKH |
| Conductivity |
150 - 400 µS |
| Life expectancy |
5 - 8 years |
| Behaviour |
Very peaceful, gregarious, keep in groups |
| Living zone |
Bottom |
| Minimum volume |
80 L (group) |
| Diet |
Benthic omnivore |
AquaBota tip
Fine sand, clean water and a group of at least 6-8 Corydoras agassizi are the basis of their well-being. Stability = success: monitor your parameters with water tests and carry out regular water changes.
Shipping and delivery of live fish
The fish are shipped with care in suitable isothermal packaging, ensuring their safety during transport.
Delivery methods
- France Express (secure home delivery in France, Belgium and Luxembourg)
- In-store collection at Sombreffe (Belgium)
Shipment organisation
- Orders closed: every Monday at 10.00 am.
- France: departures on Monday or Tuesday, depending on the delivery department, for delivery between Tuesday and Thursday.
- Belgium and Luxembourg: departures on Monday and Tuesday for delivery between Tuesday and Wednesday.