Adolfoi Corydora

Adolfoi Corydoras (Corydoras adolfoi)

A striking and highly sought-after corydoras, the Adolfoi features a silvery-white body, a bold black stripe running from the head towards the tail, and a distinctive orange patch across the forehead. Peaceful, social, and constantly foraging along the substrate, this beautiful species makes an excellent addition to a well-maintained community aquarium.

Care at a Glance:

• Minimum Tank Size: 75L with soft sand substrate and plants
• Temperature: 24–28°C
• pH Range: 5.5–7.5
• Water Hardness: Soft to moderately hard
• Temperament: Peaceful, schooling, bottom-dwelling
• Diet: Sinking wafers, quality pellets, frozen bloodworms and brine shrimp
• Max Size: 5–6cm
• Lifespan: 5–8 years
• Care Level: Easy to moderate

Tank Mates: Peaceful community fish such as small tetras, rasboras, and other compatible corydoras. Keep in groups of 6 or more, ideally with their own species, in a mature, well-filtered aquarium.

Origin: South America — Rio Negro region of the Amazon Basin, Brazil.