Smudge Spot Cory

The Corydoras similis, also known as Smudge Spot Cory, originally comes from Brazil, where it can be found in the Rio Jamari. The black dots on the silvery to yellowish base color make this rarely available catfish a very pretty fish.

Care in the aquarium

Typical for Corydoras, the Smudge Spot Cory is a schooling fish that feels comfortable with at least 8 members of its own species and grows to about 5 cm in size. In the aquarium, which should hold at least 80 liters, it needs a fine, non-sharp-edged substrate as well as sufficient hiding places in the form of plants and, for example, catfish caves, roots or stones. The Corydoras similis is fairly easy to keep if these needs are met.

Feeding

The Corydoras similis is an omnivore, so it can be fed a variety of sinking live and frozen foods, as well as greens and sinking commercial fish foods.

Sexual characteristics and breeding

The males of the Smudge Spot Cory are recognizable by their slimmer physique. Corydoras similis is an egg-laying fish which lays about 40 to 80 eggs on the plants or the hardscape of the aquarium. For targeted breeding, the eggs should be hatched and reared in a separate rearing tank.