MALE Scleromystax sp. (C113), image by Paul Barrow

Scleromystax sp. C113
Synonyms: Corydoras sp. C113
Common Name: Laser Back Cory
Family: Callichthyidae
Continent: South America
Distribution:  
Habitat: freshwater rivers & streams
Food:  small live foods and sinking commercial foods
Water Temperature: 21-26°C
Water Chemistry: pH 6.0-8.0
Show Size:    Males [65mm]    Females [70mm]
FBAS Class: H
Temperament: inoffensive; good community fish
Aquarium Size: 30cm or longer
Gender Differences: males have exaggerated finnage (see sexing Corydoras) Breeding: easy; egg depositor (see breeding Corydoras)
Additional Information: There appears to be two types of Scleromystax C113, short and long fin varieties. The short fin has been bred and a spawning sequence can be seen on www.youtube.com/watch?gl=GB&hl=en-GB&v=b7vSFU0UCuk.

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