Asher Corydoras Tukano 3cm Catfish

Asher Corydoras Tukano 3cm CatfishAsher Corydoras Tukano 3cm Catfish Family: Callichthyidae Species: Corydoras Tukano Common Name: C064, Asher Cory, Bumblebee Cory Size: Up to 1. 8 inches (4. 5 cm) Habitat: SOUTH AMERICA: Brazil, Rio Tiqui, upper Rio Negro basin. Min Tank Size: 20 gallons (75 litres) or larger. Min Shoal Size: Best in groups of six or more. Diet: Mostly Carnivorous. Sinking pellets or flakes. Supplement with live or frozen bloodworms or white or grindal worms.

Asher Corydoras Tukano 3cm Catfish
Family: Callichthyidae

Species: Corydoras Tukano

Common Name: C064, Asher Cory, Bumblebee Cory

Size: Up to 1.8 inches (4.5 cm)

Habitat: SOUTH AMERICA: Brazil, Rio Tiquié, upper Rio Negro basin.

Min Tank Size: 20 gallons (75 litres) or larger.

Min Shoal Size: Best in groups of six or more.

Diet: Mostly Carnivorous. Sinking pellets or flakes. Supplement with live or frozen bloodworms or white or grindal worms.

Behavior: Peaceful, shy.

Water Temperature: 22°C to 28°C (72°F to 83°F)

Water Hardness:

Water hardness is not that important as these fish can live in a very wide range.

Anywhere between 35 to 450ppm (2 to 30°dgH/kH) will be fine for them.

Water pH: 6pH to 8pH

Care: Easy-Moderate, Water quality is key for the Corydoras Tukano

Communities: Excellent fish for peaceful, non-competitive aquariums or a species-only tank. Other corydoras, otos, rasboras, shrimp, or tetras would be good tank mates.

Note: Very similar in appearance to C. Reynoldsi and when first imported was called Reynoldsi, to this day Tukano and Reynoldsi are often sold as Tukano & Reynoldsi Mix