Reticulated Cory

The Reticulated Cory, Corydoras reticulatus, originally comes from Brazil, where it can be found in waters in southern Brazil as well as the Rio de la Plata. The black, net-like pattern on the silvery to yellow base color make this rarely available catfish a very pretty fish.

Care in the aquarium

Typical for Corydoras, the Reticulated Cory is a schooling fish that feels comfortable with at least 8 members of its own species and grows to about 6 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 reticulatus is fairly easy to keep if these needs are met.

Feeding

Corydoras reticulatus 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 Reticulated Cory are recognizable by their slimmer physique. Corydoras reticulatus is an egg-laying fish which lays about 40 to 60 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. About 2-3 days after hatching, the young fish can be fed with freshly hatched Artemia nauplii.